SoHa Happenings in Colorado

8 th Annual Celebrate Centennial Under the Stars event has a new twist this year. This signature community event is scheduled for Saturday, August 3 at Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave (adjacent to the Centennial Civic Center). Entertainment begins at 6:00 p.m. Entertainment for the entire family includes a children’s planting station, interactive outdoor games and contests, face painting, balloon sculptors, bounce house, South Suburban Kid’s Fitness Van, Food, beer and wine will be for sale throughout the event. Live music by Rachel and The Kings and THE LONG RUN. When : Saturday, August 3 @ 6p Where : Centennial Center Park, located at 13050 E. Peakview Ave (adjacent to the Centennial Civic Center). Good to Know : Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to reserve a spot in the amphitheatre. Please bring new and gently used baby blankets to help support the Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council's blanket drive. Items will be donated to need...

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

Two weeks of theater training at Front Range Theatre Company's TRIPLE THREAT SUMMER CAMP ! What : Acting, dancing, and singing training by professionals with years of theatre and acting experience. Two showcases for parents, friends and family. Who : Kids 8 thru 16 When : M-F, 6/13-24 @ 9a-4p Where : Imagine Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 960 E Frontage Rd, Castle Rock Cost : $260 includes: 10 days of camp, snacks, t-shirt, loads of fun and experience! Questions/registration ? call 1.866.879.7373 or visit www.frontrangetheatre.org .

For one morning only, Sat 3/12 @ 9:30a-12:30p, South Suburban Parks & Recreation is offering: Shakespeare Workshop: Stage-Combat, Physical Comedy, and Juggling… “Learn how to fight on stage and use juggling and physical comedy techniques to create the exciting  Act I Scene 1  from Romeo and Juliet.  Students will work on each of the individual skills then be blocked to perform a section of crowd scene/fight from the play. Town Hall Arts Center and Creative Expressions join South Suburban for this extraordinary opportunity to learn stage skills while using the language of Shakespeare.  For both guys and girls, nothing mushy about this class.” Who: ages 7-15 When: Sat 3/12 @ 9:30a-12:30p Where: Buck Recreation Center Cost: $20, district resident; $25, non-district What: Wear loose jeans or sweats, tie shoes and white or black t-Shirt (long sleeve or short sleeve). Bring quick snack & water bottle with your name on it. Register: ...

The Actors’ Playground at Town Hall Arts Center : Limited spots remain for the Winter/Spring session of classes. Peter Pan Play Production Class (ages 6 - 9) Mondays 4 - 6 pm, February 21 - April 25 Thursdays, 4 - 6 pm, February 24 - April 28 Harry Potter Play Production Class (ages 10-13) Tuesdays, 4 - 6 pm February 22 - April 26 Introduction to Acting Skills & Specialties (ages 10-13) Wednesdays 4 - 5:30 pm, February 23 - April 27 Acting Up!  Workshop Series for Teenagers (ages 12-18) Featuring 3 sessions: Professional Portfolios, Acting Up!, Theatre Sports Saturdays, Feb 12, 19; March 12, 19; April 2 Questions? Click here for more information or contact the Pam Clifton, Children's Theatre Coordinator, 303-794-2787 x217

Improv - It’s Your Line . Theater Camp is back by popular demand this winter. Kids: learn how to improv, act, and then will perform for your friends and family! When: Thursdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 4 – 5p Where: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121 Cost: $40. For 7 to 10 year-olds. Class size limit: 20. Questions? Registration: Call Greenwood Village Arts & Recreation Div @ 303-486-5773.

The Toy Shop!. A group of toys are off to an unknown destination in this original production performed by the Greenwood Village Theater Camp. When: Wed, 12/22, 3p For Who: All Ages Cost: Free! Where: City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Questions? 303-486-5773 and http://www.greenwoodvillage.com/ Registration required: 303-486-5773

Greenwood Village Theater Camp . Greenwood Village is looking for young actors to become toys in the original production of "The Toy Shop!" Find out which toy your child could be. Camp culminates in a performance "The Toy Shop!" on Wed, 12/22 3-4p. When: Mon, 12/20 - Wed, 12/22; Mon, 12/20 and Tue, 21/21, 10a-1p; Wed, 12/22, 10a-4p For Who: Ages 6 to 12 Cost: $50; please bring a sack lunch, drinks will be provided Where: City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Questions? 303-486-5773 and http://www.greenwoodvillage.com/ Registration required: 303-486-5773

Puppet Making Workshop . Bob Aiken teaches the process of making hand-puppets, using a wide selection of materials and tools. Students make their own puppets to enjoy! When: Sat, 12/11, 10a For Who: Ages 6 to 12 Cost: FREE! Where: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121. Questions? 303-797-1779 and http://www.greenwoodvillage.com/ Registration required: Call 303-797-1779

Games with Gina Oldenberg. Join Gina Oldenberg, Dir/Owner, Creative Expressions, for interactive games for parents and kids. When: Th, 12/9, 10-11a For who: Ages 3 to 6 Cost: FREE! Where: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121. Questions? 303-797-1779 and www.greenwoodvillage.com Registration required: Call 303-797-1779

Story Telling . Listen to Koelbel Library story tellers and then do your own art activities. When: Wed, 12/15; 10a for Ages 3-6; 4p for Ages 7-12 For Who: Age groups 3-6 and 7-12 Cost: FREE! Where: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121. Questions? 303-797-1779 and www.greenwoodvillage.com Registration required: Call 303-797-1779

The Giraffe That Taught Me How To Laugh is the culmination of Jon Jon Lannen’s love for the soul’s art of improvisation. This uplifting story begins with a young boy who tassels his way through the jungle to meet the giraffe that taught him how to laugh. Life, the giraffe, becomes one of the most beautiful influences in the young boy’s life by teaching him the basics of improv. The giraffe’s love and understanding for the art is contagiously caught by the young man, which creates beautiful scenes and understanding of character. The journey of The Giraffe That Taught Me How To Laugh will stick with you, whether you’re a seasoned actor or a child. Improvisation is bliss. Yes. And. Find it at your local bookseller, or... Click here to purchase The Giraffe That Taught Me How To Laugh on Tattered Cover. Click here Click here to purchase The Giraffe That Taught Me How To Laugh on Powell's. Click here to purchase The Giraffe That Taught Me How To Laugh on Authorhouse. Click ...

Skanson Strings presents classical, Spanish, and modern music for a young audience. Experience classical guitarist and composer Darren Curtis Skanson and his cello and violin ensemble. When: Sunday, Nov 21 at 3p Where: Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree Cost: $1 per person; Ages 2 & under FREE but must sit on a lap - pay at the door Questions? Call 303-708-3513

Visit the Corn Maze at Denver Botanic Gardens, Chatfield . Great fun for kids of all ages... Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 10 through Oct. 31 at the Chatfield location . Click here for directions . Admission: $10 Adult; $8 Member/Senior 65+/Student; $6 Children (4-12); $4 Child member; Free for children 3 and under. Groups of 15 or more (making one payment for entire group) - Member pricing applies. Must purchase group tickets at the Corn Maze. Skip the lines! Purchase your non-member tickets at King Soopers via TicketWest. Hours: Fridays 4 – 9 pm; Saturdays Noon – 9 pm; Sundays Noon – 9 pm More... The maze is for all ages and includes activities for the whole family. Maze design is cut in the shape of a marmot (a large ground squirrel native to the Rocky Mountains that is also the mascot for the new Mordecai Children's Garden at the Gardens' York Street location). There is also a mini-maze for the younger crowd with free admission to this smaller maze. Enjo...

Kids-- this one's for you: learn about theater and then perform your own show! at "Did You Hear That?" Halloween Play Acting for Kids for Ages 6 to 10 years old || Tuesday, October 26 through Friday, October 29 || Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. To 1 p.m. (please bring a sack lunch) || Friday: Dress Rehearsal 2:30; Performance 3 p.m. || Where: Greenwood Village City Hall Community Room, 6060 S. Quebec St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111. || Fee: $60...Register by mail, call 303-486-5773, or walk in your registration. || Sponsoredby the Greenwood Village Parks, Trails and Recreation Department || www.greenwoodvillage.com .