SoHa Happenings in Colorado

The Taste of Lone Tree is just 2 weeks away, but feel free to dine before then... just make sure you've saved room for the scrumptious tastes you'll find at the food fest. And, while on the subject of saving... just 1 more day to take advantage of the Living Social deal for 50% off Taste of Lone Tree "tasting tickets." Where's the link ? www.livingsocial.com in the Denver South Families offers section. Tell them you saw them on SoHa Happenings in Colorado eZine ! www.sohappens.com

80's band - The Raygunomics - are performing at tonight's Parker Concert in the Park. Here's what they say about themselves: "formed in August of 2008 to bring a new voice to great 80's-era music. The members bring a TON of original band experience to the group, as well as the professionalism and work-ethic of a veteran project." When : Fri, 7/29 @ 6p Where : O'Brien Park, 17095 Victorian Dr, Parker, CO 80138 Questions ? 303.805.6308 How did you know ? Tell them you saw them on SoHa Happenings in Colorado eZine! www.sohappens.com 

The Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College (ACC) is hosting the Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition . What : Ceramics, drawings, jewelry, glass, metals, mixed media, paintings, photography, sculpture and wood working. When : thru 8/5. Tues-Thurs, Noon-4p Where : 1st Floor Gallery, Annex Building, ACC, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton Questions ? Trish Sangelo, Gallery Director, Trish.Sangelo@arapahoe.edu or 303.797.5700 x6549.

Preview of this weekend in SoHa, Colorado... Check the calendar and individual listings for details and updates Thursday , 7/28 Castle Tour @ Cherokee Ranch Children's Story Time @ Roxborough Library Family Story Time @ Castle Pines Library Great Books Discussion @ Parker Library Great Books Discussion @ Highlands Ranch Alex Grant @ Swallow Hill (a SoHa Favorite!!!) Friday , 7/29 Peter Pan @ Front Range Theater Company, Castle Rock The Hobbit @ Highlands Ranch High School Family Night @ Tattered Cover, Highlands Ranch Istari World Percussion @ Clement Park Saturday , 7/30 Children's Story Time @ Roxborough Library Hans Christina Andersen @ Highlands Ranch Library Colorado Renaissance Festival @ Larkspur (Final Weekend: Fare The Well & Mardi Gras Style Carnival) Castle Tour @ Cherokee Ranch The Hobbit @ Highlands Ranch High School (3p & 7p) Peter Pan @ Front Range Theater Company, Castle Rock The Stylistics @ Hudson Gardens Sunday , 7/31 Color

SoHa Happenings eZine    has found a  LivingSocial   offer for 1/2-priced tickets for the 2011 A Taste of Lone Tree Food & Art Festival ... When : Sat, 8/13 & Sun, 8/14 Where : Lincoln Commons at RidgeGate, Lone Tree, CO Festival Questions ? Lone Tree Chamber Now for the  LivingSocial  Deal : You pay $10 and get $20 worth of "tastes" Where to find the deal :  http://livingsocial.com/deals/71017-weekend-taste-ticket-to-a-taste-of-lone-tree LivingSocial Fine Print: "Limit 1 per person • Voucher is valid for one admission to the 2011 A Taste of Lone Tree Food & Art Festival, Saturday & Sunday, August 13-14, 2011, 11am-6pm • Voucher is valid for restaurant food tastes and non-alcoholic beverages only • This ticket is valid for ten $2 tastes, or five $4 tastes • Tickets can be picked up at Vectra Bank at Lincoln Commons between August 8th – August 12th, 9:00am – 5:30pm or exchanged prior to entering on the day of the event at the ticket booth/will

Just in to SoHa Happenings in Colorado eZine from Alex Grant, SoHa Pianist extraordinaire ... "I have been invited to perform at Swallow Hill's "Best Of Open Stage"   this coming Thursday, July 28th. I will be one of five invited artists, each of whom will perform a 20 minute set. This is a steppingstone to being invited back to do a full show, so your support will be greatly appreciated! Thanks, and have a wonderful week! Alex" You bet SoHa supports you, Alex! SoHa audiences, here's what you need to know: Where : Swallow Hill, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver, CO 80210 [MAP] When : Thurs, 7/28 @ 7p Cost : $1 donation is requested. Questions ?  http://swallowhillmusic.org/about/contact-us alexgrant@alexgrant.com www.alexgrant.com  (artist site) www.reverbnation.com/alexgrant  (film-scoring site) 720-320-3078 Music enriches our lives.

Light Supply . Sensory & Immersive Works of Light. Featuring Lightworks by Robert Buelteman, Virginia Folkestad, Lonnie Hanzon, Ali Hossaini - Bruno Levy - Blake Shaw, Jen Lewin, Andy Miller, Collin Parson, Charles Ross, Daihei Shibata, Dorothy Tanner and Mel Tanner. When : 6/25/2011 thru 2/25/2012. Color of Sound. CD RELEASE EVENT: 16 musical works exploring and evocative of color. Experience the installation behind the album in the MOA Sound Gallery. When : 6/25/2011 thru 10/29/2011. Shared Joys and Sorrows . Chronicles interviews with citizens of various cultures, as they discuss the milestones in their lives and demonstrates the common experiences all races, religions and cultures share. Produced by Dr. Richard and Michele Steckel of the Milestones Project. When : 6/25/2011 thru 9/2/2011. Questions ? www.moaonline.org

Preview of this weekend in SoHa, Colorado... Check the calendar and individual listings for details and updates Friday , 7/22 Rose Sonata @ Parker Main Street Center Peter Pan @ Front Range Theater Company, Castle Rock The Hobbit @ Highlands Ranch High School Daniel Silva @ Tattered Cover, Highlands Ranch Saturday , 7/23 Children's Story Time @ Roxborough Library Colorado Renaissance Festival @ Larkspur (Music & Dance!) Castle Tour Cherokee Ranch 2011 Castle Rock WineFest Rose Sonata @ Parker Main Street Center  (2p & 7p) The Hobbit @ Highlands Ranch High School (3p & 7p) Peter Pan @ Front Range Theater Company, Castle Rock Sunday , 7/24 Colorado Renaissance Festival @ Larkspur (Music & Dance!) The Hobbit @ Highlands Ranch High School Peter Pan @ Front Range Theater Company, Castle Rock Sister Hazel @ Hudson Gardens Monday , 7/25 Family Story Time @ Castle Pines Library Alex Grant, SoHa pianist @ Littleton Adventist Hospital Family Story

Castle Rock WineFest. .. this weekend outdoors on the grounds of The Grange in The Meadows at Historic Castle Rock™. When : July 23, 2011 @ 12noon-6p Where : 3692 Meadows Boulevard, Castle Rock, CO 80109 Cost : $37 imbibers; $17 designated driver tickets; kids 17 & under FREE with a paying adult. Details : Photo ID required. No pets, glass, outside food or beverages. Valet Parking: $10 on a limited basis to General Admission ticket holders. Questions ? www.castlerockwinefest.com

The Lone Tree Arts Center is the new home of the Lone Tree Hosts series featuring the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra .  Ticket on sale dates for Lone Tree Hosts performances will be announced later this summer. Questions ? www.lonetreeartscenter.org , 720.509.1000... and as of July 29th, in person at the LT Arts Center box office M-F @ 10a-4p

SoHa Happenings in Colorado eZine is pleased to announce the launch of SoHa Art & Culture Tours ... day, evening, and weekend tours of SoHa galleries; cultural locations; and group dining, theater, museum, and music events, and more! Stay tuned... More info: tours@sohappens.com

The Cherry Creek Chorale... auditioning all voice parts for the 2011-2012 concert season ... is proud to be one of the premier choral organizations in the Denver Metro area. The Chorale, under the direction of Brian Patrick Leatherman, performs some of the world's greatest choral music, singing a varied repertoire from well-known classics to contemporary works including several commissioned works. When : 8/1 & 8/8 @ 6-8p Scheduling & Questions ? 303-789-5920 or www.cherrycreekchorale.org/join-ccc.html 

Reserve your copy of of  Suggestion Please - Denver's Secret Improv Culture !  by SoHa author Pam O'Mara. $5 gets you an ebook version; $10 gets you the same with mucho kudos; $25 gets you an autographed regular book version; and $50 gets you a book and THE T-shirt!! Do it:  Click to KickStart this Project ... only 25 hours to  raise $2,435!  " Yes " show the world you support Denver's Improv Community. An improv cast of thousands!!   Here are just a few who've been interviewed for the book: Paul Cross, Sarah Kirwin, Steve Wilder, Dave Karasik, Jon Jon, Nnamdi, Michelle Miracle, Scott Nowlin, Matt Need, Matthew Taylor, Linda Klein, Paul Orosz, Lorena Perez, Taylor Wingerter, Cheryl Pack, Shannon Rothenberg, Kim Kutt, Keith Rains, Joshua Kirk, Casey Jones, Shaun Landry!! Kickstart it: http://kck.st/nW3qrx

Preview of this weekend in SoHa, Colorado... Check the calendar and individual listings for details and updates Friday , 7/15 DEADLINE :: entry for Denver Improv Festival Creative Connections Meetup @ Colorado Community Church Peter Pan, Front Range Theater Company @ Castle Rock Saturday , 7/16 Children's Story Time @ Roxborough Library Meetup for Writers @ Arapahoe Library Colorado Renaissance Festival @ Larkspur (Love and Romance!) Peter Pan, Front Range Theater Company @ Castle Rock Emperor's New Clothes & Other Ugly Ducks @ Castle Rock Library Sunday , 7/17 Adult Book Group @ Castle Pines Library Sunday Serenade @ Highlands Ranch Library Colorado Renaissance Festival @ Larkspur (Love and Romance!) Bonnie Phipps and the Elastic Band @ Lone Tree Recreation Center Loverboy @ Hudson Gardens Monday , 7/18 Family Story Time @ Castle Pines Library Alex Grant, SoHa pianist @ Littleton Adventist Hospital Family Story Time @ Roxborough Library Exhibit

Enjoy your evenings & the music...  Open air concerts... 7/13 : En Fuego Trio 7/20 : Ol' Blue Eyes 7/27 : Duality DUo 8/3 : Unplugged Duo 8/10 : En Fuego Trio 8/17 : Duality Duo 8/24 : Ol' Blue Eyes When : Wednesdays @ 6-8p Where : Vistas at Park Meadows, Lone Tree Questions ?  www.parkmeadows.com/events As reported by Sam Pusar sam@samanthasays.com Coming soon... Sam's blog

Come one, come all... The Blue Canyon Boys Bluegrass Band is a unique style of Colorado Bluegrass steeped in tradition with enough excursions to keep all types of music lovers tapping When : Wed, 7/13 @ 7–8pm Where : Front lawn of Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St. Littleton, CO Cost : Free & Open to the public Questions ? 303-795-3950

Looking to scratch your performance itch - then here's one for you.... Classic Acts is holding auditions for Cyrano de Bergerac to be performed at the Parker Mainstreet Center. You know the story... Cyrano de Bergerac, an exceptional soldier, poet, intellectual and loyal friend, believes no woman can ever love him and his humongous nose. He adores the beautiful Roxane so much that he helps the handsome, less intelligent, Christian win her love by providing the words to woo her; even though doing so means Cyrano will never win her heart. Like the original Edmond Rostand work, much of Nagel Jackson’s translation of this play is presented in humorous verse. Who : 16 yrs & older When : Tu, 7/16 @ 6-8p What to do : Prepare a 1-minute dramatic monologue. Be there 15-minutes early with headshot and acting resume. What to know : Rehearsals run for 5 weeks. Shows 8/26 and 8/27 at the Parker Mainstreet Center. Where : Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO Q

Join SoHa Happenings in welcoming its first intern, Asst Editor Sam Pusar ! Ms Pusar is helping SoHa Happenings expand its reach via social media; ensure that all areas of SoHa are represented in event listings; and focus on the arts and culture wants and needs of the 16 to 18 year old segment. Sam, a member of the Class of 2012 at Rock Canyon High School, plans to major in business in college. Contact Sam at sam@sohappens.com .

It's Here! The 17th Annual Colorado Irish Festival with something for everyone: great music, dancing, food, kids activities, entertainment and great beverages! Friday , July 8th @ 5-10p Saturday , July 9th @  10a-10p Sunday , July 10th @ 9a6p Where : Clement Park, Littleton Cost : Varies. Fri 5-7pm FREE; After 7pm $5 per person Sat $15; kids 12 & under with adult FREE; Students w/valid ID $10; Seniors 65+ $10; Military w/active ID $10 Sun 9-11a FREE; 10am Eucharistic Liturgy FREE w/donation of non-perishable food item Sun after 11a $15; kids 12 & under with adult FREE; Students w/valid ID $10; Seniors 65+ $10; Military w/active ID $10 Questions ?  www.coloradoirishfestival.org  or 303-973-1209 office or 303-561-4007 voice mail

Join SoHa Happenings in Colorado eZine in congratulating the artists and staff at Littleton's Town Hall  Arts Center . They've received 15 nominations for the 2011 Henry Award from the Colorado Theatre Guild : Outstanding Season: Town Hall Arts Center Outstanding Direction of a Musical: Nick Sugar, "Chicago" & "Rent"  Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical: Matt LaFontaine, "Rent"   Outstanding Musical Direction: Donna Debreceni, "Chicago" & "Rent" Outstanding Musical: "Chicago", & "Rent" Outstanding Ensemble: "Rent" Outstanding Choreography: Nick Sugar, "Rent" Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical: Scott McLean, "White Christmas" Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical: Deborah Persoff, "White Christmas" Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical: Brianna Firestone, "Chicago" Outstanding Lighting Design: Star Pytel, "Chicago&

Preview of this weekend in SoHa, Colorado... Check the calendar and individual listings for details and updates Thursday , 7/7 Family Story Time @ Castle Pines Library Children's Story Time @ Roxborough Library Friday , 7/8 Children's Story Time @ Highlands Ranch Library Colorado Irish Festival @ Clement Park Littleton JAKARTA @ Cherokee Ranch Saturday , 7/9 Theater Storytime for Kids @ Highlands Ranch Library Colorado Renaissance Festival @ Larkspur (Wine Revelry) Colorado Irish Festival @ Clement Park, Littleton Denver Brass @ Cherokee Ranch Sunday , 7/10 Colorado Irish Festival @ Clement Park, Littleton Colorado Renaissance Festival @ Larkspur (Wine Revelry) Gazebo Music Concerts @ deKoevend Park Shelter C Neil Diamond Tribute @ Hudson Gardens Shakespeare’s Women @ Cherokee Ranch Monday , 7/11 Family Story Time @ Castle Pines Library Audition for The Tortoise v. the Hare @ Highline Church Alex Grant, SoHa pianist @ Littleton Adventist Hospital M

Promoting, Supporting and Celebrating the Creative Spark! Be part of the excitement at the PACE Center. Join the PACE Renaissance Guild ! Members treated to behind-the-scenes access to performers, events and performances and serve as ambassadors at PACE events and throughout the community. 1st meeting of the PACE Renaissance Guild : Wed, 7/13 @ 5:30p Where : Parker Mainstreet Center Member Levels : $300 Charter Member*; $75 Regular Member.  *Available until October 1, 2011, includes permanent recognition as Charter Member of PACE Renaissance Guild. Questions? Michael at mschlut@parkeronline.org or 303.805.3367. Tell him you saw them on SoHa Happenings in Colorado eZine !!

Even if you've seen her - see her again at Comedy Works and around Denver. A special SoHa Happy Birthday to SoHa's very own Funny Lady, Terri Barton-Gregg .

We are SoHa! Ask for SoHa Happenings calling cards at galleries, theaters, stores, restaurants, event centers, hotels... everywhere.  If you don't see SoHa Happenings calling cards, ask the proprietor to contact SoHa Happenings in Colorado eZine and we'll get them a pack ASAP!!  Cool Gear @ SoHa CafePress Store: www.cafepress.com/sohahappenings Questions ? pam@sohappens.com

SoHa pianist   Alex Grant  shared this great news with  SoHa Happenings eZine : "I just found out that two of my songs were used on a recent episode of "Real Housewives Of Atlanta"--The songs were "In The Canopy" (Metaphor CD) and "2 A.M." (Evening's Last Light CD) , and another untitled instrumental was used on an E! News Live episode earlier this year." Congrats! Thanks for keeping in touch, Alex. Have a great holiday weekend! Sample & Purchase In The Canopy (Metaphor CD)  > Track 9  @  CDbaby  or iTunes 2 A.M. (Evening's Last Light CD)   > Track 13  @  CDbaby  or iTunes