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“Art and the Animal,” the annual traveling exhibition of works by the Society of Animal Artists, has been hosted by The Wildlife Experience each year since it opened. It will run Nov. 21 to Feb. 21 this season. Members live across the United States and are expert painters and sculptors. Some depict local wildlife and domestic animals and some travel to exotic locales for subjects. Colorado artists included: Gerald Balciar of Parker; Cathy Sheeter; Daniel Glanz; Edward Aldrich; William Alther; John Kobald and more. An exhibit catalog is available in the gift shop at The Wildlife Experience, 10035 S. Peoria, Parker (at Lincoln). Also open through Jan. 3 is an accompanying show called “Small Works— Big Impressions,” which features small, affordable works by Society of Animal Artists members. Kay Witherspoon of Englewood and Victoria Parsons of Parker have pieces in the Small Works show. Works in both shows are for sale, with a portion of proceeds to benefit Wildlife Experience. For hours and admission costs: 720-488-3300, thewildlifeexperience.org.
Highlands Ranch artist Rolana Mierzwa hosts her annual show of paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewelry Nov. 13-15 in her home studio, 9889 Spring Hill Drive, Highlands Ranch. Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: 303-470-9597.
“Aesop, Fables, Foibles and Fools” will be presented at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree. Ancient fables and the circus ring... Admission: $5, South Suburban district; $7, non-district. 303-708-3513.
The Highlands Ranch Historical Society will hear Martin Sagara on “The History and Future of the US Spare Program” at 7 p.m. Nov. 16, at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Light refreshments are served at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and guests are welcome. To reserve a seat, call Nancy Linsenbigler, 720-932-6990.
Young actors in the Drama Club at Cresthill Middle School, Highlands Ranch, will perform in ”A Christmas Carol,“ adapted by Michael Youngs from the Charles Dickens classic (in a script distributed by Pioneer Drama Service Inc. of Englewood). The production, directed by Pam Hamar, will include members of the string orchestra and choir. Performances will be at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 20, 21 at the school, 9195 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch. Tickets: $4, $3, 5 and under free. Donations of canned food are encouraged for the Salvation Army food drive. 303-387-2800.
Littleton’s Annual Candlelight Walk will be held Nov. 27, in historic downtown Littleton. Gather for cider and carols starting at 5:30 p.m. Santa arrives at the courthouse and travels west on Main Street, starting at 6:30 p.m. to turn on Littleton’s holiday lights and Christmas tree.
“A Double-Edged Weapon: the Sword as Icon and Artifact,” a traveling exhibition tracing the history and symbolism of swords throughout the world, will be at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, from Nov. 19 to Jan. 24. The exhibit is loaned by the Higgins Armory Museum, Worcester, Mass. Admission is free. 303-795-3950.
Visit www.hudsonholiday.com for news about the upcoming lighting display planned Nov. 21 through Jan. 3 on selected evenings at Hudson Gardens, a collaboration between the Gardens and Museum of Outdoor Arts, opening Nov. 21. Weekends at first, expanded later in December). Expect lighted sculptures, whimsical scenes, electric sheep, animals on parade, music, horse and wagon rides and more... State of the art, eco -friendly LED lights are featured. Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. (last ticket sold at 8:30 p.m.) Hudson Gardens is located at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. 303-797-8565.
Cherokee Ranch and Castle will feature the St. Martin’s Choir in a program of a capella masses at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, with a ticket price of $25, which includes a castle tour and coffee and conversation with the performers. This choir is known for unearthing obscure compositions and these will be by late Renaissance composer Stefano Bernardi (1585-1636) and Romantic era German composer Johann Wenzel Kalliwoda (1801-1866). Cherokee Ranch and Castle are located at 6113 N. Daniels Park Rd., Sedalia. Advance reservations are necessary, 303-688-4600. Information: www.cherokeeranch.org.
“Echoes of Castles and Cathedrals” is the next Denver Brass Concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 and 14 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood. Tickets, $23-$8, with discounts for students and seniors. 303-832-HORN, www.denverbrass.org. (A Denver Arts Week event).
Award-winning Vancouver magician Shawn Farquhar will perform at &:30 p.m. Nov. 21, after Castle Rock’s Starlighting, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Tickets: $20, 303-660-6799.
“The Heavens on Fire” is an event co-hosted by the Denver Astronomical Society and the Tesoro Cultural Foundation to commemorate the 1833 Leonid Meteor Storm. Two programs are planned on Nov. 15 at the Fort, 19192 Hwy 8, Morrison: at 10 a.m., he will discuss “How the 1833 Meteor Storm Invented Science Writing in America.” $10 members; $15 non-members. At 6 p.m., Littman will be featured at a lecture and dinner ($55 member, $65 non-member) For reservations and information, 303-839-1671, or visit.
Auditions:
“The Creation of the World and Other Business” (Arthur Miller) auditions will be held 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18 at Denver Victorian Theatre, 42nd and Hooker Streets, Denver. Rick Bernstein directs. Production dates: March 6 to April 24. By appointment, 303-433-4343. Headshot and resume required. Prepare a 1 to 3 minute monologue.
“Medea” auditions will be 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 15 at The E Project, 9797 E. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Director: Michael Emmitt. Production dates: March 5 to 27. Prepare two contrasting monologues. For appointment, michael@theeproject.org, 303-319-1342.
“The Best of Sacred Concerts by Duke Ellington” will be performed at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Admission is by donation and the concert is open to the community. For information, call Jim Ramsey, director of music and arts at St. Luke’s, 303-791-0659 x 23.“Pride and Prejudice” is the next production of the Highlands Ranch High School Theater Department, opening Nov. 12. Scott Dahm, who teaches sixth grade at Summit View Elementary School in Highlands Ranch, will be reading from his new novel, “Holly Hill,” and signing copies, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at Tattered Cover Highlands Ranch, 9315 Dorchester St. A tale of romance interfered with by a scheming mother and a sequel to the story 10 years later. Available in paper and hardback. 303-470-7050.The Moscow String Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in Littleton United Methodist Church’s Fine Arts Series, at 5984 S. Datura St., Littleton. Admission is free, donations are welcome. 303-794-6379.Entries are invited for the Greater Castle Rock Arts Guild’s 6th Annual Romancing the Arts Show, with a deadline date of Dec. 1 for the show scheduled to open Feb. 2, with a Feb. 12 reception when cash prizes will be awarded. Open to any artist residing along the Front Range of Colorado. Entry forms are found at www.gcrag.org. Show dates: Feb. 2 to March 11, 2010 at Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock.
Highlands Ranch artist Rolana Mierzwa hosts her annual show of paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewelry Nov. 13-15 in her home studio, 9889 Spring Hill Drive, Highlands Ranch. Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: 303-470-9597.
“Aesop, Fables, Foibles and Fools” will be presented at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree. Ancient fables and the circus ring... Admission: $5, South Suburban district; $7, non-district. 303-708-3513.
The Highlands Ranch Historical Society will hear Martin Sagara on “The History and Future of the US Spare Program” at 7 p.m. Nov. 16, at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Light refreshments are served at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and guests are welcome. To reserve a seat, call Nancy Linsenbigler, 720-932-6990.
Young actors in the Drama Club at Cresthill Middle School, Highlands Ranch, will perform in ”A Christmas Carol,“ adapted by Michael Youngs from the Charles Dickens classic (in a script distributed by Pioneer Drama Service Inc. of Englewood). The production, directed by Pam Hamar, will include members of the string orchestra and choir. Performances will be at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 20, 21 at the school, 9195 Cresthill Lane, Highlands Ranch. Tickets: $4, $3, 5 and under free. Donations of canned food are encouraged for the Salvation Army food drive. 303-387-2800.
Littleton’s Annual Candlelight Walk will be held Nov. 27, in historic downtown Littleton. Gather for cider and carols starting at 5:30 p.m. Santa arrives at the courthouse and travels west on Main Street, starting at 6:30 p.m. to turn on Littleton’s holiday lights and Christmas tree.
“A Double-Edged Weapon: the Sword as Icon and Artifact,” a traveling exhibition tracing the history and symbolism of swords throughout the world, will be at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, from Nov. 19 to Jan. 24. The exhibit is loaned by the Higgins Armory Museum, Worcester, Mass. Admission is free. 303-795-3950.
Visit www.hudsonholiday.com for news about the upcoming lighting display planned Nov. 21 through Jan. 3 on selected evenings at Hudson Gardens, a collaboration between the Gardens and Museum of Outdoor Arts, opening Nov. 21. Weekends at first, expanded later in December). Expect lighted sculptures, whimsical scenes, electric sheep, animals on parade, music, horse and wagon rides and more... State of the art, eco -friendly LED lights are featured. Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. (last ticket sold at 8:30 p.m.) Hudson Gardens is located at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. 303-797-8565.
Cherokee Ranch and Castle will feature the St. Martin’s Choir in a program of a capella masses at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, with a ticket price of $25, which includes a castle tour and coffee and conversation with the performers. This choir is known for unearthing obscure compositions and these will be by late Renaissance composer Stefano Bernardi (1585-1636) and Romantic era German composer Johann Wenzel Kalliwoda (1801-1866). Cherokee Ranch and Castle are located at 6113 N. Daniels Park Rd., Sedalia. Advance reservations are necessary, 303-688-4600. Information: www.cherokeeranch.org.
“Echoes of Castles and Cathedrals” is the next Denver Brass Concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 and 14 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood. Tickets, $23-$8, with discounts for students and seniors. 303-832-HORN, www.denverbrass.org. (A Denver Arts Week event).
Award-winning Vancouver magician Shawn Farquhar will perform at &:30 p.m. Nov. 21, after Castle Rock’s Starlighting, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Tickets: $20, 303-660-6799.
“The Heavens on Fire” is an event co-hosted by the Denver Astronomical Society and the Tesoro Cultural Foundation to commemorate the 1833 Leonid Meteor Storm. Two programs are planned on Nov. 15 at the Fort, 19192 Hwy 8, Morrison: at 10 a.m., he will discuss “How the 1833 Meteor Storm Invented Science Writing in America.” $10 members; $15 non-members. At 6 p.m., Littman will be featured at a lecture and dinner ($55 member, $65 non-member) For reservations and information, 303-839-1671, or visit.
Auditions:
“The Creation of the World and Other Business” (Arthur Miller) auditions will be held 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18 at Denver Victorian Theatre, 42nd and Hooker Streets, Denver. Rick Bernstein directs. Production dates: March 6 to April 24. By appointment, 303-433-4343. Headshot and resume required. Prepare a 1 to 3 minute monologue.
“Medea” auditions will be 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 15 at The E Project, 9797 E. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. Director: Michael Emmitt. Production dates: March 5 to 27. Prepare two contrasting monologues. For appointment, michael@theeproject.org, 303-319-1342.
“The Best of Sacred Concerts by Duke Ellington” will be performed at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. Admission is by donation and the concert is open to the community. For information, call Jim Ramsey, director of music and arts at St. Luke’s, 303-791-0659 x 23.“Pride and Prejudice” is the next production of the Highlands Ranch High School Theater Department, opening Nov. 12. Scott Dahm, who teaches sixth grade at Summit View Elementary School in Highlands Ranch, will be reading from his new novel, “Holly Hill,” and signing copies, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at Tattered Cover Highlands Ranch, 9315 Dorchester St. A tale of romance interfered with by a scheming mother and a sequel to the story 10 years later. Available in paper and hardback. 303-470-7050.The Moscow String Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in Littleton United Methodist Church’s Fine Arts Series, at 5984 S. Datura St., Littleton. Admission is free, donations are welcome. 303-794-6379.Entries are invited for the Greater Castle Rock Arts Guild’s 6th Annual Romancing the Arts Show, with a deadline date of Dec. 1 for the show scheduled to open Feb. 2, with a Feb. 12 reception when cash prizes will be awarded. Open to any artist residing along the Front Range of Colorado. Entry forms are found at www.gcrag.org. Show dates: Feb. 2 to March 11, 2010 at Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock.
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