Forthcoming Events in Colorado Springs
January 30, 2008 | 
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(Through mid-February, 2008)
29 January: 7 PM onwards
Wyclef Jean w/ Lyfe Jennings
The Gothic Theatre
3263 S Broadway
Englewood, Colorado 80113
http://www.gothictheatre.com/show/detail/8340
30 January: 7:30 PM onwards
Fred Frith, Janet Feder, and Wu Fei First Unitarian Denver
1400 Lafayette
Denver, Colorado 80218
Creative Music Works Presents Fred Frith (guitars), Janet Feder (prepared guitar), and Wu Fei (guzheng). This will be a very special first time performance with this remarkable trio. This is also the first time Frith has played Denver since his incredible appearance with John Zorn and Mike Patton in 2006. $10-15.
Homepage: http://www.creativemusicworks.org
30 January: 9 PM onwards
U-Melt at The Fox Theatre
1135 13th
Boulder, Colorado 80302
U-Melt describes their music as organic progressive groove.
1 February: 8 PM onwards
Editors Ogden Theater
935 E Colfax Ave
Denver, Colorado 80218
Like the sound in groups like Bloc Party and Interpol, Editors filter much of yesteryear’s true post-punk (think Joy Division) through today’s reality-TV prism. Editors are riding high on the singles ‘Munich,’ ‘Bullets’ and ‘Blood.’
2 February: 7 PM onwards
Pearl Street Swing and Blues Pearl Street Studio
2126 Pearl Street,
Boulder, Colorado
Come dance with us on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month!
7–8:30pm Beginner Lindyhop Class
8:30–1am Dance
This DJed event provides a mix of swing-era jump blues, jazz, and blues music to get everyone on the dance floor. Tempos and styles tend to progress to more of a blues atmosphere after midnight. Shana and John are your house djs, with the occasional guest dj.
It’s a beautiful space, a wonderful wood floor, and the music will keep you hopping and grooving the entire night.
http://www.boulderswingdance.com/?page_id=5
2 February: 8 PM onwards
Van Halen Pepsi Center
1000 Chopper Circle
Denver, Colorado 80204
39.7473, -105.008
http://www.van-halen.com
2 February: 8 PM onwards
Hips, Hips, Hooray! Starz FIlmCenter
900 Auraria Parkway
Denver, Colorado 80204
2008 Free Classic Film Series with Howie Movshovitz
Presented by the Tattered Cover and Colorado Public Radio, join Colorado Public Radio film critic Howie Movshovitz as he introduces and leads discussions of classic films.
All screenings take place at Starz FilmCenter in Denver at 900 Auraria Parkway. Events are free and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tattered Cover Film Series 2008
Words used to describe this pre-Code comedy include “risque,” “irreverent and marvelously lewd.” It also has moments that are sublimely nuts The picture stars Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey, who made up one of the great, wacky comedy teams of the 1930s. In the story, the two are cosmetics salesmen caught up in corporate shenanigans. With W.C. Fields in That Fatal Glass of Beer.
Homepage: http://www.cpr.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=118
2 February: 8 PM onwards
David Brenner
Wheeler Opera House
320 East Hyman
Aspen, Colorado
Veteran comedian David Brenner will perhaps always be remembered for his record number of ‘The Tonight Show’ appearances (over 155 and counting). ‘The Book of Lists #2’ recognized Brenner as the “Number One most frequent guest on television.”
4 February: 2 - 5 PM
How to Be Hunger Free Seminar
Sunflower Farmers Market
2880 S. Colorado Blvd.
Denver, Colorado 80222
Dr. Murray will discuss his newly released book, Hunger Free Forever, which teaches eating strategies to help gain appetite control and make lifelong adjustments to eating habits. Dr. Murray is known for his ability to make learning about nutrition fascinating, with historical tidbits and discoveries from the laboratory. He makes practicing nutrition easy and enjoyable, with tips on selecting, storing, and preparing all kinds of healthful foods, plus quick, inventive, and delicious recipes.
http://www.sfmarkets.com
5 February: 6:30 - 8 PM
Colorado Democratic Caucus (Louisville) Louisville Elementary School
400 Hutchinson Street
Louisville, Colorado 80027
Colorado precincts 036, 037, 046, 047, 048, 052, 055, and 057 meet in Louisville; other precincts meet elsewhere.
Check this page to find out which precinct you’re registered in, and consider caucus training to find out how it all works (I certainly will.)
http://bouldercountydems.org/Election2008/Caucus/CaucusLocs
6 February: 8 - 11 pm
Trail of Tears Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax Ave
Denver, Colorado 80206
Trail of Tears is a seven-piece metal band from Kristiansand, Norway.
7 February: 5:30 - 9 PM
Heart Art
The Mile High Station
2027 W Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80204
39.7405, -105.014
The 14th Annual Heart Art auction is an event where artists and designers create original posters, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, furniture and other visual art. Works are donated and auctioned to support AIGA Colorado and Project Angel Heart.
Contributing artists and designers should submit works by 5 p.m. Fri. Feb. 1, 2008. Anyone interested in the project should register online at: http://aigacolorado.org/heartart14.aspx
http://aigacolorado.org/heartart14.aspx
7 February: 8:30 - 10 PM
Duncan Sheik
The Fox Theatre
1135 13th
Boulder, Colorado 80302
Duncan Sheik is a Grammy-nominated, top-40 singer/songwriter who deals in pop, rock, ballads and everything in between. His recent work includes the musical ‘Spring Awakening,’ a collaboration with playwright/lyricist Stephan Sater; and a compilation from his past five albums.
8 February: 9 - 11 PM
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
Bluebird Theater
3317 E Colfax Ave
Denver, Colorado 80206
Hailing from Vermont, the band’s roots rock, funky blues and soul-charged repertoire explodes with melodic crescendos, gentle lyricism and fiery youthful intensity. The Nocturnals’ driving sound and Potter’s exquisite, soaring voice have already earned comparisons to Norah Jones, Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin and The Band.
9 February: 7:30 - 9:30 PM
The Vienna Boys Choir
Augustana Lutheran Church
5000 E Alameda Ave
Denver, Colorado 80246
For nearly five centuries, the Vienna Boys Choir have enchanted millions with their unique charm and exceptional voices.
10 February: 10 - 11 PM
Glen Phillips
The Fox Theatre
1135 13th
Boulder, Colorado 80302
Glen Phillips has been making music for two decades now, starting as the 14-year-old frontman of Toad the Wet Sprocket. His solo efforts draw inspiration from The Replacements, Talk Talk, XTC, and Peter Gabriel among others. Phillips melds his influences with the his indigenous SoCal singer-songwriter tradition, filling his music with heart and spirit.
12 February: 8 - 10 PM
Subnoize : Heavy Hitters Tour
The Gothic Theatre
3263 S Broadway
Englewood, Colorado 80113
Orange County California’s (hed)p.e. has announced the dates for their upcoming Heavy Hitters Tour featuring Kingspade, SubNoize Souljaz (featuring Big B, Dirtball), Dog Faced Gods and Insolence.
http://www.ninjatactics.net
13 February: 8 - 10 PM
Kingspade
Aggie Theater
204 S College Ave
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Kingspade is a member of the Kottonmouth Kings. Hailing from Orange County, CA, (hed)pe fuse the local sounds of the area punk revival scene with G-funk-inflected hip-hop, a sound the band tagged “G-punk.” The group’s re-vitalized lineup currently includes vocalist Jared, guitarist Jaxson, bassist Mawk, drummer Devin and DJ Product 1969 (turntables/samples). (hed)pe has been described by Rolling Stone as “the one rare metal act willing to admit that good times actually exist.”
15 February: 7:30 - 9:30
Galactic
Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson Street
Denver, Colorado 80206
A FAT FRIDAY MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION! Galactic featuring CHALI 2na (of Jurassic 5), GIFT OF GAB (Blackalicious) with THE COUP and special guest OHMEGA WATTS
http://www.livenation.com/event/getEvent/eventId/311531
15 February: 9 - 11 PM
North Mississippi Allstars
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th
Boulder, Colorado 80302
The Allstars’ music has been described as world boogie, a combination of bluesy rock with some alternative jams thrown into the mix.
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