Big River & More Set For Arvada Center Calendar Of Events In Summer 2009

Arvada Center Summer Calendar of Events, June - August 2009

(All events, unless otherwise stated, take place at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003)

THEATER

"Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"
Based on one of Mark Twain's greatest creations, "Big River" tells a tale of adventure and self discovery. This timeless Tony Award®-winning play begins aboard a raft on the Mississippi River in the 1840's, where Huck, escaping from a drunken father, meets up with Jim, a runaway slave, for an amazing downstream journey. Get swept away by this heartwarming slice of musical Americana, a treat for the entire family.

July 14 - August 9, 2009
Tues - Sat 7:30 p.m.; Wed 1:00 p.m.; Sat & Sun 2:00 p.m.

Noteworthy dates:
Fri, July 17 at 6:00 p.m.--FIRST FRIDAY!--Pre-show dinner in the Black
Box Lobby and Patio. First drink is on us.

Fri, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. & Wed, July 29 at 1:00 p.m.--INSIDER'S TALK BACK--Talk back with members of the cast and production team following the performance and have a drink on us.

Sat, August 7 at 7:30 p.m.--ASL Interpreted performance for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Sat, August 8 at 2:00 p.m.--Audio-described performance, to accommodate patrons who are blind or have low vision.

Family Nights:
Fri, July 10, 17, 24 & 30 at 7:30 p.m. & Fri, August 7 at 7:30p.m.-Children ages 6 - 12 get $1 tickets with paid adult ticket ($45 -$55)
Main Stage Theater
Cost: Tickets starting at $45
Children ages 6 - 16 get a ticket at 50% off with the purchase of a paid adult ticket (one paid adult ticket = one 50% off children's ticket) To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

DANCE

"I Love New York"
The Jazz, Modern, Tap and Hip Hop students all join together for a great dance concert filled with dances inspired by Broadway shows, culture, homelessness and the general hustle and bustle of New York life.
Fri, June 12 & Sat, June 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Sun, June 14, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
Main Stage Theater
Cost: $8 (reserved seating)
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

SUMMER EVENT SERIES

A Night on Broadway II
Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein
The Arvada Chorale & the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
Starring Randal Keith of "Les Misérables" fame
Fri, June 19, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered $44; Covered $38; Reserved lawn; $25; GA lawn;
$15; Child $1 (GA lawn)
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

Ballet Nouveau Colorado
Garrett Ammon's Rock Ballets
An Encore Performance for One Night Only!
Sat, June 20, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered $28; Covered $24; Reserved lawn $18; GA lawn $10; Child $1 (GA lawn)
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

Asleep at the Wheel
Sun, June 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered $44; Covered $38; Reserved lawn $25; GA lawn $15; Child $1 (GA lawn)
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

Kathy Mattea Thurs, June 25, 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered $36; Covered $30; Reserved lawn; $22; GA lawn $15; Child $1 (GA lawn)
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

Cirque Le Masque Fri, June 26 & Sat, June 27, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered $44; Covered $38; Reserved lawn $25; GA lawn $15
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
From Sea to Shining Sea
Fri, July 3, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered $28; Covered $24; Reserved lawn $18; GA lawn $10; Child $1 (GA lawn)
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

Mozart under Moonlight
Colorado Symphony Orchestra 2 Nights - 2 Different Programs - All
Mozart Fri, July 10 & Sat, July 11, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered $44; Covered $38; Reserved lawn $25; GA lawn
$15; Child $1 (GA lawn)
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

Fiesta Colorado
La Magia de Mexico
Sat, July 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered $28; Covered $24; Reserved lawn $18; GA lawn $10; Child $1 (GA lawn)
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

Simply Sinatra
Sat, July 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered $44; Covered $38; Reserved lawn $25; GA lawn $15

To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

Jeffrey Siegel Keyboard Conversations®
Music for the Young at Heart
Fri, July 31, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered $36; Covered $30; Reserved lawn $22; GA lawn $15; Child $1 (GA lawn)
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

Dianne Reeves
Thurs, August 13, 2009 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered $44; Covered $38; Reserved lawn $25; GA lawn
$15; Child $1 (GA lawn)
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

Opry Colorado: An Evening of Fiddles, Fretboards and Folksters
Southern Exposure, Colcannon and Sons & Brothers
Sat, August 15, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered $28; Covered $24; Reserved lawn $18; GA lawn
$10; Child $1 (GA lawn)
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

PHAMALY
From Our PHAMALY to Your Family
Thurs, August 27, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered $28; Covered $24; Reserved lawn $18; GA lawn
$10; Child $1 (GA lawn)
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

Jefferson Symphony Orchestra
Showcase of American Classics
This concert will feature some of America's favorite composers.
Fri, August 28, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered $20; Covered $16; Reserved lawn $12; GA lawn $8;
Child $1 (GA lawn)
To purchase tickets or for more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

Hot Times Kool Concert
Classic Rock - Battle of the Bands
Benefiting the Children's Hospital Burn Center
Sat, August 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: Premium covered VIP $70; Covered $20; Reserved lawn $12; GA lawn
$8; Child $1 (GA lawn)
For more information about this fundraising event, go online to www.hottimeskoolcars.org.

Hot Times Kool Car Show
Benefiting the Children's Hospital Burn Center
Sat, August 30, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 at the gate (cash or check)
For more information go online to www.hottimeskoolcars.org.

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

"Arvada Fine Arts Guild: 50th Anniversary Membership Show"
May 21 - June 7, 2009
Upper Gallery
For more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

"Jill Greenburg: The Monkey Portraits, the Ursine Series"
June 11 - August 30, 2009
Main Gallery
For more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

"Scramble Campbell: At the Arvada Center"
June 11 - August 30, 2009
Theater Lobby Gallery
For more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

"Haze Diedrich: New Work"
June 11 - August 30, 2009
Upper Gallery
For more information, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

EDUCATION

Arvada Center Summer Camps
Registration has already started...sign up for your class today!
For ages 1½ to 19, the Arvada Center's creative camps offer experiences in a variety of subjects including ceramics, dance, drama, humanities, music, photography and visual arts! Programs are designed for kids to learn new skills, discover new interests and most importantly, have
fun.
To receive a catalog of classes and camps currently available call
(720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

A 343-foot-long "sea-saurus" named Squiggles is the featured element of the Arvada Center's playground. Squiggles--who was named Best Sea Monster by Westword--is a multi-colored, multi-textured concrete sculpture. Kids can explore Squiggles by climbing around, over and under
him. The playground also includes a large sand box with three additional concrete sculptures and trashcans that talk back when garbage is placed in them. Squiggles is wheelchair accessible and his various textures offer a tactile experience for blind children. The playground is open every day.
Cost: FREE

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