Column by Sonya Ellingboe
Every spring, Colorado Ballet presents a program of three contemporary works for its audiences. Called “Director's Choice” in 2014, it will be presented on March 28-30 at the Newman Center in Denver and repeated on April 5 at Lone Tree Arts Center.
Included in the program are: “Traveling Alone” by choreographer Amy Seiwert; “Feast of the Gods,” choreographed by Edwaard Liang and the world premiere of “Last Beat” by Sandra Brown, Colorado Ballet's Ballet Mistress.
Performances: 7:30 p.m. March 28 and 2 p.m. March 29-30 at the Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff St., Denver. Tickets: www.coloradoballet.org, 303-837-8888 ext. 2. The April 5 performance at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, is at 8 p.m. Tickets: www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
Design and Build
Applications for the 2014 Design and Build internship program at the Museum of Outdoor Art in Englewood are being accepted until April 7. The theme for the eight-week immersive program is “Elements and Isotopes.” The college-level program is being directed by Cory Gilstrap of Imagined Creations and will begin June 2 and finish Aug. 4. Interns will participate in the public art process and create individual thematic artworks.
The application is available on the MOA website and materials should be submitted as a single PDF to internship@moaonline.org. Letters of recommendation must be mailed to the same address and should be on a company or personal letterhead. Direct any questions to the same address.
Ward Lucas rescheduled
An appearance by television journalist Ward Lucas has been rescheduled to 7 p.m. March 27 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. His new book, “Neighbors at War,” about how homeowners associations are impacting Americans, will be for sale. 303-795-3961.
Dine out for a good cause
The Littleton Immigration Initiative asks readers to dine out from 5 to 9 p.m. March 27 at Wild Ginger Thai Restaurant, 355 W. Littleton Blvd. Ten percent of proceeds will go to the nonprofit organization that helps immigrants thrive in Littleton. See www.connectingimmigrants.org.
Vintage Colfax
History buffs and art lovers will enjoy a visit to 40 West Arts' “Vintage Colfax Yesterday and Today” exhibit through April 5 at the 40 West Gallery, 1560 Teller, Lakewood. Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Information: www.40westarts.org.
Wildscape 101
The Audubon Society presents Lauren Springer Ogden in a “Wildscape 101” workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on March 29 at Denver South High School, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave. She will speak about designing and gardening for wildlife.
Plant biologist Susan Tweit will also explain Wildscaping, followed by a live how-to session. Door prizes include a Habitat Hero Birdwatcher's Garden in a Box plant collection and “Colorado Wildscapes, a How-To-Guide.” The event is free, but registration required. Call Marty Weiss, 303-628-6023. Sponsored by Denver Water.
Choir concerts
“This Is Our Song” will be performed by the First Plymouth Chancel Choir and the Trinity United Methodist Chancel Choir in two concerts: 7 p.m. March 29 at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood and 2 p.m. March 30 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway, Denver. Directors are Frank Perko III and Judith Mitchell; organists are Benjamin Erlich, Norman Sutphin and Frank Perko III.