EVENTS
Feb. 8
An orientation and information night is offered from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Jefferson County Open School, 7655 W. 10th Ave., in Lakewood to enroll students PK-12 for the 2007-2008 school. A corresponding student visitation is 8:30 a.m. Feb. 12, at the school. 303-982-7045 or http://jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us/high/jcos
Feb. 10
Tea Time at the Astor House in Golden presents “Victorian Dating and Courtship” at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Indulge in timeless romance over tea while Cynthia Meador shares the rituals and expectations for finding a spouse in the 1800s. Learn about proper flirting techniques for ladies and acceptable wooing by beaus and the mysteries of calling cards and scented reply letters. 303-278-3557
Feb. 12
“ScramBowl for Lights” is from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Golden Bowling Center, 525 24th St., in Golden with check-in at 4:30 p.m. The event is a bowling tournament to raise funds to help light trees along South Golden Road during the holidays. Businesses are invited to sponsor the event or send a team. 303-279-3113
Feb. 17
Sweets, Strings and Sentiments Valentine’s Dessert Night is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Music is by Heart Strings, harpists are Sean and Rebecca Moritzky, and the speaker is Chuck Fallon. Cost is $25 a couple. 720-519-0376 or www.ps-hope.org
Feb. 24
The 28th Annual Buffalo Bill’s Birthday Bash is at the Buffalo Rose Events Center in downtown Golden. Doors open at noon; the event starts at 1 p.m. There are contests for re-enactors portraying characters in the 1840-1917 time frame. Pre-register at 303-816-1435 or whitefoxco@aol.com or contact 303-384-0003 or goldenbuffalobilldays@msn.com
VISUAL ART
Through Feb. 24
Mountainside Art Guild presents the 29th annual “Views of the East and West” exhibit on display at the South Union Gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd., in Lakewood. The juried exhibit or work by Colorado artists includes a wide range of images of contemporary and traditional Asian and Western cultures. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and evening hours until 7 p.m. on Thursday. 303-980-0625 or mtnsideartguild.org
The Lakewood Arts Council seeks entries for “Art on the Edge” to be displayed in the Art Gallery at Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood. The exhibit will include wall-hung artwork done using a creative or unusual interpretation of any subject matter. Deadline for entries is Jan. 23. 303-980-0625 or www.lakewoodartscouncil.org
Through March 11
“REALationships: Works of Surreal Inspiration” is exhibited at Foothills Art Center in downtown Golden. Twelve regional artists challenge perceptions of human relationships. The exhibition also features nine limited edition etchings created by participating artists using the surrealist Exquisite Corpse technique. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission costs $3 for adults and $2 for seniors. There is no cost for members and students. 303-279-3922 or http://www.foothillsartcenter.org
Through March 23
“Kitchen Goddess,” a juried exhibition of works interpreting the theme of the mid-20th century modern housewife, will be in the North and Mezzanine Galleries of the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 Allison Parkway. Admission and parking is free. 303-987-7876 or www.lakewood.org
Through March 25
“Bebe Alexander: Constructives” will be exhibited in the Theater Gallery of the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Ave. Architecture and mechanical objects influence Alexander’s hand-built ceramic sculptures. The exhibit is free. 720-8998-7272 or www.arvadacenter.org
The Arvada Artist’s Guild presents its 48th Annual Membership Exhibition in the Upper Gallery of the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Ave. This juried free exhibition features original works in oil, acrylic, watercolor and collage. 720-8998-7272 or http://www.arvadacenter.org
Through April 1
“Residual Memory” exhibition at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. http://www.arvadacenter.org
Through April 27
“Faces of Creativity: Portraits of Artists, Musicians and Poets” by photographer George Pickow, will be in the South Gallery of the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. The exhibit features black and white photographs of famous musicians and literary figures of the 20th century. Admission and parking are free. 303-987-7876 or www.lakewood.org
through April 28
Two exhibits will run at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1111 Washington Ave., in Golden. In Gallery I, “Medallion Quilts” by Cindy Vermillion Hamilton will be shown. The exhibit is a retrospective of her work during the past 30 years. In Gallery II, “Gingham Dogs & Calico Cats” features dogs and cats. Entrance into the museum costs $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for kids 6-12. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 303-277-0377 or www.rmqm.org
Feb. 2 – march 22
Jeffco Public Schools hosts its annual Equity and Excellence Art Show at the Education Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, Bldg. No. 27, in Golden. The show is free and open to the public. A reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 2. The artwork includes drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, photography computer graphics and mixed media. 303-982-5967
Feb. 27 – March 24
The exhibit, “Images in Black and White,” will be displayed by the Lakewood Arts Council at the South Union Gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd., in Lakewood. The show features artwork in black, white and gray with one element of color optional. Registration deadline is Feb. 20. Entries will be accepted from all Colorado artists working in any two- or three-dimensional fine arts media. 303-980-0625 or www.lakewoodartscouncil.org
ONGOING
Artist Freda Kanizay offers an open studio from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays with a model at 625 S. Parfet St. in Lakewood. Her paintings are for sale; the open studio is free. 303-986-0427
The artwork of Joan Brooks is on display at the Nail Boutique, 106 N. Rubey Drive, Suite C, Golden. The artworks vary from oils to mixed media and from landscapes to abstracts.
A contemporary craft program for adults is on the second Tuesday of each month at the Flash Gallery, 7124 W. Alaska Drive, Belmar. Cost is $20 a session, which includes materials and instruction. On the fourth Tuesday of each month, free informal sessions are at The Press Coffee Company, 7150 W. Alaska Drive. Both sessions are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 303-742-1520 or www.belmarcolorado.com
A community art day runs from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays at Front Range Waldorf School, 12577 W. Cedar Drive, Lakewood. Attendees can explore watercolor painting, clay modeling and drawing. Kris Carlson, a Waldorf-trained teacher with more than 25 years experience as a professional artist, leads the classes. Classes are free and open to all ages. An adult must accompany preschool children. 303-232-9148
Olde Town Arvada hosts an Art Walk on the second Friday of each month, with participating merchants displaying works of art and hosting artists. 303-456-8919
THEATER AND FILM
through Feb. 25
“The Subject Was Roses” is staged at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Tickets cost $25 to $46. 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org
Through March 3
“Deathtrap” shows at Miners Alley Playhouse at Washington and 12th Street on the second floor above Foss General Store in downtown Golden. A down-on-his-luck writer discovers a deadly opportunity to revive his career. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets cost $16 to $18 and are available by calling 303-935-3044 or visit minersalley.com.
Through April 15
Student Films Across America, the national touring student film festival, announces a $5,000 prize for the best theme song written for the event. Any musician or band can submit a song on the festival’s Web site. The winning song will be used for the duration of the tour this summer. http://www.sfaa07.com/
Feb. 2 – Feb. 18
“The Gin Game” plays at the Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., in Olde Town Arvada. Two characters discover they both dislike their seedy nursing home but enjoy gin rummy. They begin to play cards and reveal intimate details of their lives. Tickets cost $13.50 on Fridays and Saturdays and $11 on Sundays. 303-422-4090 or festivalplayhouse.com
Feb. 6 – Feb. 18
“The Queen of Bingo” plays at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth. Two sisters on the other side of 50 want to add a little zest, fun and excitement to their lives by means of Bingo; hilarious complications ensue. 720-898-7272 or arvadacenter.com
Feb. 8
Colorado Mountain Club presents “The Greatest Good,” a documentary film tracing the history of the U.S. Forest Service. The film will be screened at 7 p.m. at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St. in Golden. Admission is free. For more information call 303-279-3080
Feb. 9 – Feb. 25
The big, bold musical ”42nd Street” is presented by The Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company at 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and Alameda.) Performances are Fridays through Sundays. Tickets cost $21 for adults. Student and senior discounts available. Free parking on site. 303-987-7845 at www.lakewood.org
March 8
“A Land Out of Time” is screened at 7 p.m. at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., in Golden. This new documentary by Mark Harvey lays out the vast scale and frantic pace of the rush to drill for oil and gas in the Rocky Mountain West, telling the story through ranchers, hunters, outfitters and Native Americans. The event is free. 303-279-3080.
ONGOING
The Colorado Mountain Club’s Wild Films For Free is a series of conservation films that are open to the public. Showtime is 7 p.m. in the American Mountaineering Center’s Foss Auditorium, 710 10th St., in Golden. Films are shown on the second Thursday of the month from October through March. 303-996-2752 or www.cmc.org/wild_events
MUSIC
Feb. 16
The Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra, performing baroque, classical and contemporary works, performs at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4500 Wadsworth Blvd., in Wheat Ridge. Tickets cost $5 to $15. 866-464-2626 or www.TicketsWest.com
Feb. 18
Olinger Crown Hill hosts a free concert, “A Century of All That Jazz,” featuring The Dave Halterman Quartet at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace, 7777 W. 29th Ave., in Wheat Ridge. 303-233-4611
Feb. 25
The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. at the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines Campus, 16th and Cheyenne Streets, in Golden. The program, “World Tour: Join the Adventure” focuses on music from Spain, France, Germany and Hungary. Advance tickets are available at 303-278-4237 or at the door. Adult $17, senior $15, student $10 and K-12 grades $5. Group rates available at 303-278-4237
Feb. 22
Mercury Ensemble performs at 7 p.m. in the Lower Gallery of the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. The program includes classical and romantic works by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. The cost is $12. 720-898-7200 or arvadacenter.org
Denver-based singer/actor Jeremy Sortore will present a concert of French love songs entitled, “Love Letter from Paris,” at the Lakewood Cultural Center Theater, 470 South Allison Parkway at 7:30 p.m. The concert blends the polish and sophistication of a classical recital with the informal and personal approach of a cabaret act. Tickets cost $16 for adults with discounts for groups, students and seniors. Call 303-987-7845 or visit www.lakewood.org or www.jeremysortore.com
ONGOING
Peter Wernick and Flexigrass perform from 7:45 to 10 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Admission costs $5 at the door. 303-463-6683
The Village Roaster Cafe, 7978 W. Alameda Ave., Unit E, Lakewood, hosts musical artists performing a variety of styles Friday nights from 7 to 9 p.m.
The Clam Daddys play at 7:30 p.m. most Wednesdays at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-463-6683
Mulligan Stew, a Celtic folk band, plays at 8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Cheshire Cat Brewpub, 7803 Ralston Road, Arvada. 303-431-900$0
Jon Chandler hosts a song circle the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Town Pickin’ Parlor, 7515 Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-421-2304
A drum circle gets rolling at 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Full Moon Books, 9108 W. Sixth Ave., Lakewood. 303-233-6666
Musicians play during free Friday afternoon wine tastings at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-463-6683
The Lionel Young Band will play the blues at 8 p.m. most Fridays at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Cost is $5. 303-GO-DNOTE or www.dnote.us
A DJ will play jazz music on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Cheshire Cat Brewpub, 7803 Ralston Road, Arvada. 303-431-9000
A jazz jam starts at 11 a.m., followed by $5 salsa lessons and dancing with La Candela salsa orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-463-6683
A karaoke contest begins at 9:30 p.m. Sundays at Eck’s Saloon, 9890 W. Girton Drive, Lakewood. Winners get cash prizes. 303-989-2991
Residents have 15 minutes to do anything they want at the open stage at 7 p.m. Mondays at the D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-463-6683
The Cheshire Cat Brewpub, 7803 Ralston Road, Arvada, hosts a Celtic Jam every Thursday at 7 p.m. All Celtic musicians are welcome. No cover charge. 303-431-9000
The Golden Concert Choir will resume rehearsals at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden. No auditions are required, although singers should be able to match pitch. New singers should arrive at 6:30 p.m. www.goldencommunitychoirs.org or 303-279-5177
The Children’s Choir of Golden rehearses Monday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden. No auditions are required. www.goldencommunitychoirs.org or 303-279-5177
LITERARY
ONGOING
A children’s Storytime for infants up to 2 years old with a parent begins at 10:15 a.m. at the Golden Library, 1019 10th St. 303-279-4585
A book club for kids 10 and older meets the third Tuesday of each month at Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave. 303-232-9507
Storytime is offered at all Jefferson County libraries. For a schedule of story times, programs and activities for children, visit www.jefferson.lib.co.us
The Belmar Library, 555. S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, offers free computer classes. 720-963-0900
All Jefferson County libraries accept used books, both paperbacks and hardbacks, year-round. 303-275-2240
Jefferson County Public Libraries publishes a monthly newsletter listing free classes, activities for children and special programs for adults. Pick up a copy at any Jefferson County public library. 303-275-2205
Jefferson County Public Libraries offer recycled children’s books and materials to Jefferson County nonprofit agencies. Materials may be picked up the second Thursday of every month at the library offices, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. Representatives should bring identification of their organization. 303-275-2224
OUTDOORS
ONGOING
The Colorado Mountain Club, 710 10th St., Golden, offers a variety of introductory and intermediate climbing classes for youth this summer. Go to www.cmc.org/education or call 303-996-2751
FAMILY
Through Feb. 7
North Jeffco Parks and Recreation Department offers Young Rembrandts drawing classes for elementary and pre-school children. The five-week program concentrates on the skills of drawing and coloring while developing fine motor skills, focus, listening, staying on task and much more. Parents will see increased art abilities, learning skills, self-confidence and self-esteem. Classes for children ages 6-12 are from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and run through Feb. 6 at the Garrison Street Sports Center, 9101 Ralston Road, in Arvada. Classes for children ages 31/2 – 5 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on Wednesdays and run through Feb. 7 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the Seacrest Youth Center at 66th Avenue and Pierce Street in Arvada. 303-431-9600 or www.youngrembrandts.com