Colorado Brass names new music director

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The Colorado Brass announced the appointment of Dr. Brett Keating as music director. He was principal conductor of the band last year and is an internationally recognized euphonium soloist. He led the Colorado Brass to awards last year. He is director of bands and brass at Western Colorado University

Photos at museum e Littleton Museum holds a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on June 15 for an exhibit of photographs, “A Colorful Dream,” by photographer Adrien Broom, which will run through Aug. 9 at the museum, 6028 S. Gallup St. Admission free.

Vintage Theatre

Vintage eatre presents “In the Heights” by Lin-Manuel Miranda, with book by Alegira Hudes. Vintage is at 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Performances: Fridays and Saturdays and Monday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Director is Jonathan Adujar. 303-856-7830, vintagetheatre. com.

Watercolor workshop

Castle Rock painter Cindy Welch will present a two-day watercolor workshop on June 21 and 22, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Taft House, 3570 Celestial Ave., Castle Rock. (In the Meadows.) $185 for 13 hours of instruction. Complete a painting of Castle Rock and Pikes Peak. Drawing, reference photo and supply list will be provided. Age 14 and up. All experience levels. Call 303-814-2358, CindyWelchArtist.com

Contemporary art

New at Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St., Denver — Open June 14: exhibition of works by Tomashi Jackson and Anna Tsouhlarakis. B-Side music Fridays on the MCA rooftop garden. Starting July 7: Mixed Taste. See website for membership information: mcadenver.org.

Aurora Fox

Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora, continues “One Night of under” at 5:30 p.m. on June 10 and 11 in the Studio eater and and an Aurora Symphony 2023 Chamber Works Music Concert at 3 p.m. on June 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. Free-reserve ticket. 303-739-1970, aurorafox.org.

Western art e American Museum of Western Art at 1727 Tremont Place, Denver, will participate in First Friday art openings through the summer. Check on daytime hours as well. is is a special spot to take visiting art lovers. A special ArtSPARK program will be on June 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., free. 303-293-2000, anschutzcollection.org. Reminder: Your libraries o er free Culture Passes during the summer that will include American Museum of Western Art free of charge. Check with your local library.

Family outing hot spot

Summer family outing suggestion: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chateld Farms, a 700-acre native plant refuge at 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. Not all paths will carry strollers and wheelchairs, but many will, and the Lavender Festival is planned for July 15/16. (Reserve space ahead.) History of local agriculture, was once a cattle ranch. Growing vegetables, “One Fell Swoop,” an immersive architectural sculpture by Patrick Dougherty delights young and old. ere are picnic tables, the original one room schoolhouse and a children’s play area. Admission charged for non-Denver Botanic Gardens members. See botanicgardens.org.

Exhibition at church

Paint Box Guild members will exhibit work at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, opening June 18 with a 10 a.m. reception. 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, paintboxguildlittleton.org.

MOA presents dance e Museum of Outdoor Arts will present an evening of dance with the Zikr Dance Ensemble at 8 p.m. on June 8 at Marjorie Park, 6331 Fiddlers Green Circle., Greenwood Village. Tickets$30, 303-806-0444. MOA

Members: $10. Food and beverage will be available for purchase (no outside food and beverage allowed). Doors open at 7 p.m., performance at 8 p.m., moaonline.org.

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Tue 6/20

Poms/Spirit Camp K-5 @ 7am / $189

Jun 20th - Jun 22nd

Valor Center, 3775 Grace Blvd, Orchestra Room, Highlands Ranch. 303-471-3000