March 6 Free Night @ Denver Children's Museum

The Denver Children's Museum offers monthly Free First Tuesdays from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., featuring special activities and story times.

March 5 "Seconds" @ BPL

On Monday, March 5 at 7:00, the Boulder Public Library will show John Frankenheimer's 1966 "Seconds" starring Rock Hudson. Details on the Film Series can be found here.

March 3 "Eloise in Hollywood" @ Starz FilmCenter

The Denver Film Society just added more Kids First! series dates to their website. This Saturday, March 3, brings "Eloise in Hollywood" with showings at 10:30 and 1:30. I'll admit to being a bit of an Eloise purist what with the Plaza and all,* but since we all know that being bored is not allowed, I'm sure it would be worth the trip.


* Makes me wish I had my old tattered copy of the book here for a quick mid-day read.

March 2 "Blue Dahlia" @ BPL

The Boulder Public Library as of today has not updated the Film Series page for March, but this pdf schedule lists the schedule through mid-April. On tap for Friday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. is "Blue Dahlia" starring Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake.

March 7 Ramona Quimby @ Mizel Center

The Children's Theater Company at the Mizel Center will be mounting Ramona Quimby, a play for children and families, starting in March. Although I don't see any free performances for children listed, they will be having a free Teacher's Night preview performance for teachers and group leaders on Wednesday, March 7 at 6:00 p.m.

Reservations recommended. Call 303-316-6360

March 3 Full Moon Sit Meditation @ Yoga Workshop

There is monthly meditation session at Yoga Workshop to coincide with the full moon, and this month's is Saturday, March 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

While officially there is no fee to participate, it is being offered in the spirit of dana, which means generosity or sharing. So share as much as you feel you can.

March 3 "Cyrano de Bergerac" @ Starz FilmCenter

This Saturday, March, 3, the Tattered Cover Free Classic movie being shown by the Denver Film Society will be "Cyrano de Bergerac" starring Jose Ferrer. The screening starts at 7:00.

March 2-3 Free Days @ Denver museums, galleries

The first weekend of the month belongs to the fine arts in this town. Here's what's doing this Friday and Saturday, March 2-3:

1) The Art District on Santa Fe gets things started with its First Friday Art Walk, which includes numerous galleries and a couple of museums, too.

2) The RiNo Art District also has First Friday events happening on March 2.

3) The Denver Art Museum's Free First Saturday on March 3 is open to all Colorado residents with proof of residency. Tickets are needed.

4) The Museo de las Américas has Family Free Days (sponsored by Target) on the first Saturday of the month. From 12 to 4 pm, there are free interactive workshops for children and teens, plus free tours and santos demonstrations. Also note that the Museo participates in the Santa Fe Arts District Art Walk, offering free admission to all on the first Friday evening of each month.

5) For just a penny, you can get in to the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver on the first Saturday of the month. This will be your last chance to catch internationally renowned artist Erwin Redl's site-specific installation, as the exhibit closes on March 11.

March 2 Free Day @ Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield

Friday, March 2 is an SCFD-funded day of free admission to the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield (in Littleton).

March 2 Paolo Nutini in-store @ Twist & Shout

Paolo Nutini will be doing an in-store at Twist & Shout on Friday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m.

Feb. 28 365 Days/365 Plays @ Paragon

Huzzah for Paragon Theatre! I don't remember signing up for their e-mail list -- they must have rented someone else's database -- but their e-marketing lately has been really well done. A full week before this event, I got an e-mail with details on their 365 Days/365 Plays performance. Great job, Paragon!

Anyhow, they will be performing all of Week 16 on one night, Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 7:00 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre. And because Parks threw in a play for Leap Year, this means there will be eight play-lets performed. Hey, wait a minute -- shouldn't the project be called 365 Days/366 Plays instead? Hmmm....

Feb. 28 "Into the Arms of Strangers" @ CU Boulder

From the CU Boulder Arts & Humanities calendar:

Wednesday, February 28, 7:00pm,

Muenzinger Auditorium International Film Series:
"Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport"

This Academy Award-winning documentary chronicles one of the lesser-known stories of the Holocaust: that of the kindertransport, which saved the lives of 10,000 Jewish children who were sent by desperate parents to England to seek refuge from Nazi oppression. Introduction and Q&A with director Mark Harris. Made possible by the Conference on World Affairs and the Roser Visiting Artist Fund. Sponsored by Conference on World Affairs and Roser Visiting Artist Program, and in conjunction with CHA's "Reaping Profits, Reckoning Loss" colloquium held March 1-2.

Free admission!

Feb. 27 Cendrillon Opera 101 @ DPL

The spring season of Opera 101, a joint effort from Opera Colorado and Denver Public Library, will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 27 with a discussion of Central City's upcoming production of Cendrillon. This French opera by Jules Massenet is a late 19th century version of the well-known fairy tale of Cinderella, so even if you're afraid of opera, at least you'd know the story going in. The lecture starts at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Branch library, and will feature excerpts performed live.

Feb. 27 Mayor's Awards reception @ DCPA

From the Colorado Theatre Guild newsletter:

Mayor John Hickenlooper, the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs and the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs are pleased to announce the 2006 recipients of the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts. The 2006 honorees are Fiesta Colorado, PlatteForum and Dianne Perry Vanderlip.

The 2006 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts reception will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex (14th & Curtis). Mayor Hickenlooper will present the awards to the honorees at the event. Mistress of Ceremonies will be Tamara Banks, journalist and broadcast personality.

The evening will feature performances by some of Denver’s finest talent. Kim Robards Dance (a modern dance troupe) and Elements of Motion (a break dancing crew) will battle it out on stage in a unique and exciting combined performance. Youth from PlatteForum will participate in the program by painting live and reciting poetry. Denver Poet Laureate Chris Ransick also will read a selection. The night will be capped off with a surprise musical performance by one of Denver’s top bands.

The public is invited to attend this free community celebration—a night of art, entertainment, food and drink. Please RSVP to 720-865-4318 or doca@ci.denver.co.us.