Music is in the Air This Weekend!
Everywhere you look in the Castle Rock area this weekend, you’ll find a different musical event happening! The joyful Choir of Man invites you to enjoy some jolly pub singing, while a classical concert from the Philharmonic introduces you to Strauss’s masterpieces. Two tribute concerts bring legendary artists Burt Bacharach and Tom Petty to life. Appreciate some music this weekend!
TODAY/TONIGHT, January 23
IRISH STEP DANCERS
You don’t have to go far from home to enjoy cultural events from all over the world! You’ll feel like you’ve gone to Ireland with this exciting Irish Step Dance show.
Since 1998, the Heritage Irish Stepdancers have been dancing, performing, and competing to the delight of audiences everywhere. The group was founded by two champion dancers who took their passion for Irish dancing into the wider world. Their performances feature a variety of dances including graceful soft shoe, exciting hard shoe, traditional group dances, and Riverdance-style choreography.
Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10 – $15
Phone: 303-791-2500
STAND-UP MIKE STANLEY
If you like your comedy brutally honest, liberally sprinkled with coarse anecdotes, you’re going to love Mike Stanley! This Detroit native also delivers a fair share of heart and warmth with his humor. Stanley was named “Best Chicago Stand-up Comedian” in a Peoples Choice poll done by the Chicago Reader and “Best Detroit Comedian” by Hour Magazine.
Stanley has appeared in The Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, The Adam Carolla Show and Funny or Die’s Odd Ball Comedy Fest. He has performed with many great comedians including Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams, Al Madrigal, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Dave Attell, Doug Stanhope, Larry Miller, Andy Kindler, Artie Lange, Christopher Titus, and many more.
Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Pl., Greenwood Village
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $14
Phone: 720-274-6800
Thursday – Friday, January 23-24
THE CHOIR OF MAN
This is the show that takes you to a working pub to share a joy-filled night with blokes who know how to have a good time. Known across the globe as the ultimate-feel good show, The Choir of Man invites you to share in their good company, while they “sing open-heartedly and dance unabashedly” (DC Metro Theater Arts). Their harmonies are irresistible, and their choreography is downright foot-stomping—there’s no way you can’t have a good time, too!
Main Stage, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree
Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $40-$62
Phone: 720-509-1000
Thursday – Saturday, January 23-25
WHEN WILL THEY SEE US?
Mid-winter is a perfect time to take in an art exhibit—and this excellent show is right in the neighborhood! A talented group of artists shine a light on issues associated with being a Black woman artist in contemporary society. An array of painting styles are displayed by artists Tya Anthony, Rochelle Johnson, Autumn Thomas, Ella Marie Ray, and Brigitte Thomas.
PACE Center Art Gallery, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker
12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: FREE
Phone: 303-805-6800
Thursday-Sunday, January 23-26
ROCK OUT AT THE RINK!
Take a spin on Castle Rock’s favorite outdoor winter venue—the Rink at the Rock! Spend some valuable quality time with the family, or meet friends and neighbors out on the ice! This is a workout that doesn’t feel like a chore—you’ll be having so much fun, you won’t believe it’s good for you!
The White Pavilion, 414 Perry St., Castle Rock
Thurs., 4:00-8:00 p.m.; Fri., 4:00-9:00 p.m.; Sat., 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Sun., 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $6-$8
Phone: 303-814-8142
Friday, January 24
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW
Named one of the Greatest 100 songwriters of all time by Rolling Stone, Burt Bacharach captured the essence of an entire generation with a non-stop parade of hit songs in the 60s and 70s. While he may be best known for classics like Raindrops Are Fallin’ on My Head, This Guy’s in Love With You, Close to You, and What the World Needs Now (Is Love Sweet Love), he continued to write smash hits for movies and pop artists well into the 80s, including the theme from Arthur (Best That You Can Do) and That’s What Friends Are For.
With such a legendary repertoire, a tribute concert to this great artist needs to include two great voices—and two regional talented performers fill that bill! Leonard Barrett Jr. and Rekha Ohal take on The Best Of Bacharach LIVE with a stellar musical and theatrical show! Set in the magnificent Cherokee Castle, the evening includes a tour of the castle and light appetizers prior to the show’s 7:30 start time. Don’t miss this special evening of musical magic!
Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Rd., Sedalia
6:00 – 9:15 p.m.
Tickets: $65
Phone: 720-627-7175
PRINCESS BALL
Your little princess will see her dreams come true at this enchanting evening of dancing, crafts, and refreshments—with her favorite grown-up accompanying her! The event is designed for princesses ages 2+, and princess attire is absolutely recommended! There may even be a surprise visit from a princess or two!
PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $23-$26
Phone: 303-805-3281
Friday – Sunday, January 24-26
A PRECOCIOUS GIRL ON STAGE
Matilda is a precocious and misunderstood child whose gifts are ridiculed by her cruel family. But in this delightful stage adaptation of the classic children’s book by Roald Dahl, Matilda the Musical will uplift the entire family with its positive message about being true to yourself. Don’t miss seeing this special story come to life on stage!
PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker
Fri./Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat./Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $24-$34
Phone: 303-805-6800
Saturday, January 25
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Celebrate Asian art and culture right in the neighborhood! The 2020 Chinese New Year Cultural Fair is a FREE afternoon of browsing educational art and craft displays, as well as fun items for purchase.
In addition to the Cultural Fair, you may want to attend the Chinese New Year Celebration Performance at 2:00 p.m. for a nominal fee—the show features exciting Chinese dragon and lion dances, beautiful Chinese folk dances, amazing Chinese martial arts, and a choral and instrumental performance!
Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tickets: FREE to $11
Phone: 303-791-2500
TOM PETTY TRIBUTE CONCERT
The earlier work of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is arguably his best—and this concert of their 1979 classic album Damn the Torpedos takes you on a powerful journey back through time. The album includes hit singles like Refugee, Don’t Do Me Like That, and Here Comes My Girl.
Classic Albums Live is the phenomenal group who performs tribute shows that honor the work with no gimmicks, no makeup, just skilled vocalists and musicians who pay attention to all the details of the original artists. The second set of the show will include a sampling of Tom Petty’s greatest hits.
Main Stage, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $35-$48
Phone: 720-509-1000
Saturday – Sunday, January 25-26
FOUR LAST SONGS AND MORE!
The Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents a dazzling concert of three of the most famous composers of all times. As part of the El Pomar Foundation Masterworks, a preconcert lecture one hour prior to the performance gives you insight that can enhance your experience!
The program opens with Weber’s Oberon Overture, followed by Four Last Songs by Strauss, then Wagner’s Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde. The concert closes with another masterpiece by Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks.
Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs
Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $26-$75
Phone: 719-520-9632
The Beauty of Crystal Valley!
The wide open spaces of the master-planned community of Crystal Valley are perfect for home buyers who want to get back to nature and still have easy access to activities, shopping, dining and entertainment. With beautiful model homes from D.R. Horton, Century Communities, Kauffman Homes, and Richmond American Homes, it’s easy to picture yourself in a new home of your own, priced from the $300s.
