Exhibit features early photos by Ansel Adams

WEEDS

Ma rk the calendar for June 11 to Oct. 1 for an exhibit of early works by famed photographer Ansel Adams at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Watch for news of related programs and tours at botanicgardens.org.

Newman Center

National Geographic on May 15 and Cyrile Aimee on May 19 wind up the busy “Newman Center Presents” season at the University of Denver: “Life on the Vertical,” with Mark Synott is scheduled for May 15 and Cyril Aimee will appear on May 19. Both at 7:30 p.m. See newmancenterpresents.com for information and ticket prices.

Aurora Fox

“Treasure Island: A New Musical for a New Generation” will be presented April 28 to May 21 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora, directed by Nick Sugar. Book by Carla Vitale and Brett Smock, with music and lyrics by Corinne Aquilina. Actor Eric Sandvold will be Long John Silver. A special announcement will come from the Fox on May 1, we are told. 303-739-1970 or aurorafox.org for information. We hope for more next week.

Vintage Theatre

Vintage Theatre Productions presents “The Inheritance: Parts I and II” by Matthew Lopez. This is a regional premiere, directed by Bernie

Cardell through May 14. This play won a Tony and all sorts of other awards. May be the most important play of the century. It consists of two three-hour parts, with intermissions. Part

1: April 7-May 14, Friday, 7:30/Saturday, 2:30; Part 2: April 8-May 14, Saturday 7:30/Sunday

2:30/Monday April 24, 7/Sunday May 14 7:30. Three-hour parts with intermissions. Tickets: $20-$38. 303-856-7830. See vintagetheatre.org, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora.

Church art show

The Ken Caryl Art Guild will exhibit artworks by members from May 5 to June 14 at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Opening reception May 7 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Arapahoe Community College

Wine, Art and Design event at Arapahoe Community College on May 18 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the ACC Art and Design Center, 2400 W. Alamo Ave., Littleton. Information at: arapahoe.edu/foundationevents. Funds will go to ACC’s Art and Design programs and to ACC Foundation general scholarships.

Plant sale

Plant sale will be at Denver Botanic Gardens, 909 York St. on May 12 and 13, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info soon. See botanicgardens.org.

City Park Jazz

City Park Jazz announces the lineup for summer: starting with Sarah Mount and the Rushmores on June 4. Only 3.2 beer allowed in the park (no glass containers). See cityparkjazz.org for schedule.

D I R E CT V H A S T H E M O ST L O C A L M L B G A ME S

Central City Opera

Tickets are on sale for the Central City Opera Festival: “Romeo and Juliet,” “Kiss Me, Kate” and “Othello.” 303-292-6700, centralcityopera. org.

Aspen Grove art

Arapahoe Community College Art and Design students will exhibit work at Aspen Grove through May 7, including some mural designs throughout the center. The storefront between See’s Candy and Tattered Cover will hold work, as will space next to the Apple store. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Arts workshop

Heritage Fine Arts Guild announces a workshop on May 19 and 20 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) with Paul Jackson: “Dramatic Light and Luminosity in Watercolor.” Information: Krista Falkenstine, krista.falken@gmail.com, 720-440-3336 or Jennifer Bird, heritageartworkshops@gmail.com, 303-520-7131. Costs aren’t listed in the information we received. Held at First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton.

Littleton Symphony

Littleton Symphony: 7:30 p.m. May 19 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5893 S. Datura St., Littleton. 303-933-6824, littletonsymphony.org, or at door. Soloist: David Byrd Morrow. Strauss: Horn Concerto.

Colorado Gallery of the Arts

Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, hosts “Artist Invitational” through May 5. Open 9-5 Monday to Friday, Thursday until 7 p.m.

Thu 5/04

Sat 5/06

Smithtonian Handbells @ 12am

May 6th - May 5th

Heather Gardens Clubhouse, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora

Fame on Fire: 107.9 KBPI

BIRTHDAY BASH

@ 3:30pm

Fiddlers Green Amphitheater, 6501 S Fiddlers Green Cir, Green‐wood Village

Rockies @ 6:10pm

Heather Gardens Clubhouse, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With Ginuwine - Frankie J & Baby Bash @ 8pm / $55-$2500

Stampede, 2430 South Havana, Aurora

Fri 5/05

ARTS: Mini Picasso @ Southwest @ 3pm

May 5th - May 26th

Southwest Recreation Center, 9200 W. Saratoga Pl., Denver. 720-913-0654

Holy Hammers Hustle for Habitat @ 8am / $25

8830 Apache Plume Drive, Parker

Improv FUNdamentals: 6 Week Class @ 9am / $195

PACE Center Drive, Parker. parkerplayer simprov@gmail.com, 970-222-2762

The Spirit of the Dragon: An Aerial Production Inspired by Raya and the Last Dragon @ 1:30pm / Free-$25

May 6th - May 7th

Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 South Alli‐son Parkway, Lakewood. iluminaraerial@ theapollocenter.com, 720-479-8438

Scott Fowler Music: Scott Fowler @ 2 Penguins Tap & Grill @ 5pm 2 Penguins Tap and Grill, 13065 E Briarwood Ave, Centennial

Sun 5/07

DJ Rockstar Aaron: Forbidden Bingo Wednesdays - 'Bout Time Pub & Grub @ 7pm Bout Time Pub & Grub, 3580 S Platte River Dr A, Sheridan

Thu 5/11

Teague Starbuck @ 5pm Modern Brew - Kitchen, Coffee, Bar, 8221 S Holly St, Centennial

The King Stan Band in Paradise

@ 6pm Paradise Tavern, 9239 Park Mead‐ows Dr, Lone Tree

Korey Foss: Rock Candy @ Fraco's @ 5pm

The Toad Tavern, 5302 S Federal Circle, Littleton

Sugar Britches at Grist Brewing! @ 5pm

Grist Brewing Company, 8155 Piney River Ave, Littleton

6 Million Dollar Band @ 6pm Pindustry, 7939 E Arapahoe Rd, Centen‐ nial

Taylor Rave @ 8pm Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Englewood

Contragolpe @ 8pm Stampede, 2430 S Havana St, Aurora

The Highlands Ranch Concert Band presents: Natural Wonders Across America @ 2pm Littleton High School, 199 East Lit‐tleton Boulevard, Littleton. media @hrconcertband.org, 303-8703662