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September 26, 2013
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Colorado Ballet artists perform in the ballet “Giselle” at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Courtesy photo by Terry Shapiro
‘Giselle’ tells romantic story through dance Colorado Ballet joins forces with orchestra By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews. com Gill Boggs, Colorado Ballet’s artistic director, says “Giselle’ is his favorite ballet: “It is the epitome of a classical ballet, demonstrating love, betrayal, death and forgiveness.” “Giselle,” with choreography by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot and music by Adolphe Adam, will be performed by the Colorado Ballet, with live orchestra, from Oct. 4 to 13 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. A count in disguise falls in love with Giselle, a beautiful, but fragile,
If you Go “Giselle” will be performed by the Colorado Ballet from Oct. 4 to 13 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12; 2 p.m. Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Tickets range from $25 to $155: 303-837-8888, ext. 2, or coloradoballet.org. peasant girl. She discovers who the count really is and that he’s engaged to another woman and dies of a broken heart. She becomes a Wili, a vengeful spirit who has suffered unrequited love when alive and is destined to roam the earth, trapping men and dancing them to death. Only Giselle can save the count when he enters the Wili’s influence ...
Other Colorado Ballet news: Veteran dancer and teacher Valerie Madonia was hired as academy director, while Anne O’Connor moved from that position to director of education and community partnerships. The partnerships will include connections with the Santa Fe Arts District, where the company will move when its new headquarters at 11th Avenue and Santa Fe Drive are renovated. The South and Central Academies, where young dancers are trained, have been combined, due to the additional space available. Colorado Ballet’s 2013-2014 season continues with: • Nov. 30-Dec. 28 — “The Nutcracker” • Feb. 14-23 — “Cinderella” • Mar. 28-30 — “Director’s Choice” innovative works
Lone Tree Symphony reaches out to kids Season opener will feature ‘Doctor Noize’ By Sonya Ellingboe
sellingboe@ourcoloradonews. com Many youngsters in the area have met Doctor Noize, aka Cory Cullinan of Lone Tree, and kids will love to see his show, “Phineas McBoof Crashes the Symphony” at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Lone Tree Arts Center. The Lone Tree Symphony has a history of introducing children to instruments at intermission and, under conductor Jacinda Bouton, the orchestra takes it a step further to start its new season. Doctor Noize is a nationally known singer and multi-instrumentalist who loves pop/rock mu-
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The Sink sticks out
Boulder’s The Sink restaurant (1164 13th St.), perhaps best known for a visit from President Barack Obama during one of his Colorado whistlestops, has been named No. 3 on The 25 Best College Campus Bars list, according to Complex City Guide. Here’s the blurb:
If you Go The Lone Tree Symphony will perform at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, at 2 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets: $12/$6, plus a handling fee of $3, are available at the box office, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.
sic but has a degree in classical music from Stanford. His musical play about Phineas McBoof teaches kids about the color and fun in orchestral sounds and forms — as well as about the composers. He said, “Beethoven, Berlioz, Stravinsky — these guys were crazy revolutionaries! I knew if I could get kids curious, they would be hooked. And they are! They realize that the music is rebellious, deep, magnificent beyond conventional imagination. After
the premiere of `Phineas McBoof Crashes the Symphony,’ a teacher told me that kids walked in not caring about classical music and walked out thinking that anyone who thinks kids can’t handle classical music is uncool.” The orchestra, in its 14th season, announces a full season of concerts: • Dec. 6 and 7: A holiday concert will include the Castle Rock Chorale and the Smithtonian Handbell Choir. • Feb. 28, 2014: Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony and “Rainbow Body,” a modern work by Christopher Theofanidis. • May 9: Concert will feature Grofe’s “Grand Canyon Suite” and pianist Dana Landry performing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The orchestra will offer a free show to invited school groups on Oct. 4.
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Quasquicentennial Celebration THIS FRIDAY
S E E PAGE 36 F OR DE TA I L S “Come for the best burger in Boulder and stay for the Beatnik wall art. True to the green culture of Colorado, the Sink is run by 100 percent wind power and only serves Angus and grass-fed beef. If you aren’t down with the Sink Burger, they offer a full and varied menu that includes brisket, the Cowboy Reuben, and tilapia. If you’re tall, watch out for the low ceilings, but otherwise, there is absolutely nothing to complain about at The Sink.” Read more at www.complex. com/city-guide/2013/04/the-
25-best-college-campus-bars/ the-sink. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.pennyparker.blacktiecolorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.
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