March 11 Kids for Bach concert @ BPL

From the Boulder Bach Fest website:

Sunday, March 11, 2007 — 2:00 & 4:00 PM
Kids for Bach — A Concert for Children, by Children
Boulder Public Library
FREE!

“Kids for Bach” gives students of all ages an opportunity to perform in an excellent small concert hall, the auditorium at the Boulder Public Library. The two concerts, free and open to the public, take place Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 2:00 and 4:00 pm at the Boulder Public Library Auditorium, 1000 Canyon Boulevard. Student performers are selected from taped auditions submitted in January.
Each program includes a mix of ages from 6-18 years old, with some 30 soloists and small ensembles performing on a variety of instruments, such as piano, violin, cello, guitar, voice and recorders. Children’s choirs and string groups often appear as well. All the pieces performed are works of J.S. Bach or one of his sons, most in the range of 2-4 minutes. The student participants are residents of Boulder County.

March 10 "Barbie Fairytopia" @ Starz FilmCenter

On Saturday, March 10, the Denver Film Society Kids First! series will feature "Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow" at 10:30 and 1:30. I think that's 'nuff said about that.

March 8 Wayne Francis @ Broomfield Auditorium

On March 8, at 6:00 p.m., the Science, Sights and Sounds series at the Broomfield Auditorium will feature Wayne Francis, Ventriloquist and Comedian.

Laughter...Excitement...Surprises...
Look on as Wayne Francis and Wingnut barnstorm their way into your hearts. Life-size puppets, comedy and music are on top for this family fun evening. For all ages!
Free tickets available at the Auditorium Box Office beginning at 6:00 PM on day of program. For more information call 720-887-2320 or 303-460-6800. Space is limited.

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 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 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 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.

Feb. 25 String Quartet family concert @ BPL

From the Boulder Public Library website:

Sunday, February 25, 4 p.m.
The Boulder Philharmonic String Quartet Family Concert

Children, grandchildren (and grownups) can learn about music and the instruments of the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra’s string section in this free Boulder Philharmonic Family Concert.

The showcase, a part of the orchestra’s ongoing youth and education outreach, is designed to appeal especially to children.

Visit the Boulder Philharmonic Web site.

Feb. 24 "Strawberry Shortcake" @ Starz FilmCenter

I ask you, does it get any more sugary sweet than Strawberry Shortcake? The Denver Film Society's Kids First! series will screen "Strawberry Shortcake: The Sweet Dreams Movie" on Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Feb. 17 "Dora's Musical School Days" @ Starz FilmCenter

The Denver Film Society's Kids First! film series is showing "Dora's Musical School Days" on Saturday, Feb. 17. Again, this looks like a straight-to-video production that's being shown on the big screen, but I know from experience that the little 'uns loves them some Dora. Free showings at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Feb. 10 "Go Diego Go!" @ Starz FilmCenter

On Saturday, Feb. 10, the Kids First! series at Denver Film Society will be screening "Go Diego Go!" at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Geared toward the preschool set, it looks like it's four TV epidodes strung together. But still, a free movie is cheaper than a Netflix rental.

Feb. 8 Chinese New Year @ Broomfield Auditorium

Science, Sights and Sounds will present a Chinese New Year celebration for the community at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road.

The evening will include a Chinese Lion Dance and Kung Fu demonstration by Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association and Chinese folk dances by the Christina Yeh Dance Studio.

Free tickets will be available at the Auditorium box office starting at 6 p.m. Information: (720) 887-2320 or (303) 460-6800.

Feb. 3 "The Last Unicorn" @ Starz FilmCenter

This week's Kids First! movie selection at the Denver Film Society is "The Last Unicorn." It's being billed as the 25th Anniversary edition, which I guess is fair if IMDB.com is to be trusted. But I have no recollection of this movie from 1982, which was probably the apex of my cohort's obsession with all things unicorn-, rainbow-, and Pegasus*-related. You'd think at least one of us would have gone to see it in the theaters?

Two showings, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

* OK, so maybe I was the only one into Pegasus. I was just trying to find a new angle on an already exhausted trend.

Jan. 27 "Flicka" @ Starz FilmCenter

This just in: there will be two free showings of the recent movie version of "Flicka" starring Tim McGraw at Starz FilmCenter on Saturday as part of the Kids First! series. Recommended ages are 8-15, but I think this falls under the heading "fun for the whole family."

I just took a look through the Denver Film Society's calendar for February, and it looks like the Kids First! series will be featuring animated straight-to-video type movies, such as Dora the Explorer and Strawberry Shortcake (is she really still around?). There's nothing posted for March yet, so you may want to take advantage of the live action "Flicka" on the big screen.

One more in the name of love

A heads-up for next week:

Martin Luther King Concert Thu Jan 11 · 7:00 p.m.

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his achievements, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra - in collaboration with the Martin Luther King Holiday Commission and the MLK Humanitarian Awards Committee - presents the Humanitarian Awards Presentation and Concert at Boettcher Concert Hall. The annual event - recognized as one of the area's leading cultural commemorations surrounding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - is free to the public and will feature The Spirituals Project Choir, the Greater Metropolitan Denver Ministerial Alliance and Summit Choir of the Rocky Mountain Children's Chior.

For tickets call (303) MAESTRO (303) 623-7876.
http://coloradosymphony.org/default.asp