Downtown Denver condo and loft residents have so many choices each and every weekend. Whether they are fans of the arts, sports, comedy, live music or dance it seems that Downtown Denver has something for everyone each and every weekend. So we try to at least highlight a few options for you.
For those who are in the mood for a Colorado Ballet event (and one for the whole family) this weekend is the Debut of the Beauty and the Beast. Here are the details from their website.
Fall in love with Colorado Ballet’s premiere of Beauty and the Beast, opening Feb. 19 and running through Feb. 28. Based on the enchanting fairy tale by Charles Perrault, Beauty and the Beast recounts the tale of selflessness, compassion and unconditional love. Commissioned by the Hong Kong Ballet, choreographer Domy Reiter-Soffer’s moving ballet of love and ultimate redemption, offers a modern take on this classic story. With expressive choreography, fantastic costumes, imaginative scenery designed by Reiter-Soffer and a commissioned score by Chinese composer Seen-yee Lam, Beauty and the Beast has all the elements of the traditional fairy tale. Complete with a scheming witch, an innocent girl and a handsome prince, this ballet chronicles a journey filled with things that aren’t quite what they appear. However, in the end unconditional love leads to happiness and redemption.
Performance Dates
Performed at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
* Feb. 19, 2010 @ 7:30 p.m.
* Feb. 20, 2010 @ 7:30 p.m.
* Feb. 21, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m.
* Feb. 24, 2010 @ 6:30 p.m.
* Feb. 26, 2010 @ 7:30 p.m.
* Feb. 27, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
* Feb. 28, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m.
Run Time The total run time for Beauty and the Beast is 2 hours and 30 minutes. This includes two 20 minute intermissions.
Looking for a something for your funny bone. Well this weekend is also a special appearance at Comedy Works of Aziz Ansari. If you are a fan of Parks and Recreation you know this name well. Here are the details from their website.
Aziz Ansari
MIDNIGHT SHOW JUST ADDED FRIDAY FEB 19th!
Aziz Ansari is poised for 2009 to be his breakout year with a new television series, a trio of films, and a headlining comedy tour. He co-stars opposite SNL’s Amy Poehler in the NBC Comedy Series, Parks & Recreation from producers and creators of The Office.
Ansari can be seen in a handful of features. He plays Randy on the Judd Apatow’s comedy Funny People opposite Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Jonah Hill and also has roles in I Love You, Man with Paul Rudd, and opposite Seth Rogen and Anna Faris in Observe and Report.
Ansari is best known for his role on MTV’s hit sketch comedy series, Human Giant. The series is based around comedy sketches performed by Ansari, along with Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer. Many of their sketches have become internet sensations and have popularized the trio with young people all across the US. Last year, Ansari also had a very memorable guest starring role on HBO’s Flight of the Conchords, in which he portrayed a racist fruit vendor. He will also be seen in a multi-episode arc on Scrubs, when it premieres on ABC in 2009.
Ansari recently completed his Glow in the Dark Comedy Standup Tour in which he crisscrossed the country performing his buzzed about stand-up act. In 2005, Rolling Stone named him their choice for Hot Standup on their annual Hot List, and he was also awarded the Jury Award for Best Standup at the US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen.