Art & Galleries

Arati Artists Gallery, 2425 W. Colorado Ave. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun., 12-4 p.m. 636-1901. www.aratiartists.com. Featuring Patriotic Birds and Friends, works by woodcarver Georgia Dayhoff, through June. Reception: Sat., June 22, 3-6 p.m.

Art Gallery of the Rockies, 5051 N. Academy Blvd. in the Union Square Shopping Center. 260-1873. Featuring works by Braldt Bralds in conjunction with the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Opening reception featuring animals needing adoption: Sat., June 8, noon to 4 p.m.

Bridge Gallery, 218 W. Colorado Ave., 329-1574. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, noon to 3 p.m. Appointments available. Featuring The Eye Test, colored pencil drawings by John Venezia, June 7-June 30.

Business of Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave., 685-1861. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring Carbon-Based Life Forms, an open-entry exhibition featuring human and animal life forms, using carbon-based media including pencil, chalk, charcoal or ink. Opening Fri., June 7, 5-8 p.m.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., 634-5581. $2-$4. Free to members and free to all on Saturdays. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. Daily docent tours at 10:30 a.m. Featuring An American Story: The Wyeth Family Tradition, through Sept. 1. The Art of the Ring, a survey of rings from antiquity to the present. Natural Interests: The Photographs of Andrea Modica. Something New: Contemporary Regional Artists. Opening reception: Fri., June 7, 5 p.m.

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., 385-5990. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Featuring 100 Years of Van Briggle Pottery, through July 6.

Commonwheel Artists, 102 Cañon Ave., 685-1008. Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring Light and Earth Structures, works by Blair Meerfield and Marty Mitchell through June 25.

Gallery of Contemporary Art at UCCS, 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, 262-3567. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., 1-4 p.m. Series, featuring seven established contemporary artists, June 7-Aug. 2. Opening reception: Fri., June 7, 5-7 p.m.

The Human Touch Galleries, 8 Cañon Ave., 685-1241. Wed.-Mon., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Featuring Extreme Kaleidoscopes!, June 7-30. Opening reception: Fri., June 7, 2-7:30 p.m.

LIW Cargo, 713 Manitou Ave., 685-0452. Featuring Cottonwood Art Academy, works by Sparky LeBold, Chris Alvarez, Daniel Breckenridge, Roger Carlson, Rita Cirillo, Richard Hoge, Dan Schultz and Kazuko Stern, through June.

Pikes Peak Community College, Downtown Campus, 100 W. Pikes Peak Ave., 527-6000. Gallery open: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. to noon. Faces Along the Bar, portraits by Deborah Serby and pottery by Jeremiah Houck, through June 28.

Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, 719/543-0130. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $3-$4, free to members. Featuring Steel City: Contemporary American in Metal, in the White Gallery, through Aug. 25. Sean O'Meallie, in the Hoag Gallery, through Aug. 10. Francis King, in the King Gallery, through Aug. 3. Ira Sherman: Panaceas to Persistent Problems, through Aug. 17. Patricia Nix, in the Regional Gallery, through Aug. 17.

Stagecoach Inn, 702 Manitou Ave. Open Daily, 5-9 p.m. 685-4900. Featuring original acrylic works by Sara Ware Howsam, through June 4. The Colors of Nature, works by Sherry Rogers and Nancy Moeglein, June 6-Sept. 2. Opening reception: Thurs., June 6, 5-7 p.m.

Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, Palmer Lake, 481-0475. Featuring the 37th annual Palmer Lake Art Group's Fine Arts Show and Sale, through June 27. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Watercolor Company of Casper, Wyo. through June 30.

Wayne Lambert Gallery, 2522A W. Colorado Ave. 635-1212. Featuring black-and-white works by Lambert, who studied with Ansel Adams using a 19th century technique.

art events and programs

North Weber Street Summer Art & Crafts Sale at 76 N. Weber. Featuring works by Marsah Sterling, Cathy Statton, Linda Sabo, Kelley Grimes and Susan Bernstein. Fri., June 7, 2-5 p.m. Sat., June 8, 9-5 p.m.

Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center 30th Anniversary Celebration featuring live music with the Dwight Shaw Big Band, gourment dinner and cocktails. Optional black tie. $95 per person, RSVP to 719/295-7200. Fri., June 7, 6 p.m.

Arts & Crafts Show in Bancroft Park, Colorado and 21st Street. Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9 and 23.

37th Annual Palmer Lake Art Group Fine Arts Show and Sale at the Tri-Lakes Art Center, 304 Highway 105, Palmer Lake. Free, 488-3543. Weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Through June 27.

Have a neighborhood block party with a free Block Party planning kit from the City's Neighborhood Services Department. Includes information about blocking both ends of your street, an application for funding to pay for barricades and fun ideas. Call Kelly, 385-5932.

Former members of Co H, 19th SFGA or 5th SF Bn, 19th SFGA, COARNG, invited to a reunion during the weekend of September 14-15, 2002, in the Denver, CO area. Please contact coh5thbn@aol.com or Co H / 5th Bn Reunion, PO Box 31512, Aurora, CO 80012. Call LTC Harry Owen, 303/364-8461.

Vacancies for individuals with specific qualifications include: School/Park Fee Advisory Committee, seeking representatives of school board/administrations, construction, housing sales and land developers. The Youth Traffic Safety Committee, seeking representatives from School Districts No. 20, No. 12, No. 11, No. 2 and No. 49, plus two citizens at large. Briargate Special Improvement Maintenance District, seeking someone who owns property within the district. The Fire Board of Appeals, seeking a representative of large business. The Regional Building Department Committees seeking a citizen at large and a building contractor A,B, or C and an architect.

Individuals should send letters of interest along with a resume to City Council, P.O. Box. 1575, Colorado Springs, CO 80901. Call Nancy Bramwell at 385-5453 for details. Deadline: June 17.

Colorado College 2002 Summer Arts Festival Film Lecture Series. Featuring discussions by Professors Geppert and Wishard in the Max Kade Theater, in Armstrong Hall. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Free, 389-6607. On June 11: Steppenwolf. On June 18: The Wages of Fear.

@ the Movies, a film discussion group at the Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr. Bring VHS or DVD copies of your favorite movies cued to five minute clips. This month's theme is "Favorite Science Fiction flicks". 528-3952. Thurs., June 13, 7-9 p.m.

Marshall Loeb, senior correspondent, CBS MarketWatch, speaking on "The U.S. and the Global Economy: Ten Major Changes Ahead" at the Broadmoor Hotel, 1 Lake Ave. $20 includes luncheon. RSVP to 475-6462 by June 3. Hosted by the Economic Development Corporation and area banks. Tues., June 11, noon.

Tibetan Study and Life in Ganden Monastery with the Ven. Geshe Konchok Sona, at Colorado College's Shove Chapel, 1010 N. Nevada Ave. Donations welcome, 447-9880. Wed., June 12, 7-8:30 p.m.

"Meet the Candidate" informal evening with Alison "Sunny" Maynard, Green Party candidate for state attorney general at the Pikes Peak Justice & Peace Commission, 29 S. Institute St. Call 210-5144 for further information. Thurs., June 13, 7-9 p.m.

Central Colorado Wilderness Coalition Meeting planning CCWC's first campaign at Beidleman Environmental Center, 740 W. Caramillo St. 303/660-5849. Thurs., June 13, 7-9 p.m.

Health Classes at Memorial Hospital. Locations and fees vary; call for 444-CARE information and registration. On Mondays and Wednesdays through July 10: Tai Chi. On June 15, 18 or 22: Sensational Sitters. Wed., June 12: Quick and Easy Summer Suppers. Fridays, June 7-21: Love and Logic. On Sat., june 29: Coming of Age for Fathers and Daughters.

Tibetan Herbal Medicine, a lecture and slide show with Dr. Tsering Lhamo at Yoga Source, 623 N. Nevada Ave. Donations welcome, 447-9880. Sat., June 8, 7-9 p.m.

Improvements in Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture, a class with Dr. Dean Lloyd, Ac.T, HHP, at Wild Oats, 5075 N. Academy Blvd., 548-1667. Mon., June 10, 6:30 p.m.

Self-Defense for Women at UCCS Campus Service Building, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. Teaching R.A.D., rape aggression defense. $25, 262-3444. June 11, 13, 18 and 20, 6-9 p.m.

Wildlife Watch, with the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Learn how to spot wildlife, discover habitats and use binoculars and field guides. At Starsmore Discovery Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Canon Road. $15 per family. 227-5221. Sat., June 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., July 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Voluntary Simplicity Discussion Course beginning at the Pikes Peak Peace and Justice Commission, 29 S. Institute. $18 book fee, nine weeks long. Call 632-6189. Wed., June 9, 7 p.m.

America's Great Gardens, a slide presentation by the Horticultural Art Society at the East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd. Free, 531-6333. Wed., June 12, 7 p.m.

Free Metaphysical Open Forums at Celebration Store, 2207 W. Colorado Ave., 634-1855. On Mon., June 1 p.m.: Ethics in using Magic. At 2:30 p.m.: Using Quartz Crystals Consciously. At 4 p.m.: Divining Life with Tarot. On Mon. June 10 and June 24, 1 p.m.: Alien Influence 101. On Mon. June 10 and June 24, 2:30 p.m.: Gemstones and Chakras. On Mon. June 10 and June 24, 4 p.m.: Witchcraft Drawing Down the Moon.

Paleontology and Geologic History of Florissant with Dr. Herb Meyer at the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. $30, 719/748-3253. Sat., June 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Self-Defense for Women at UCCS Campus Service Building, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. Teaching R.A.D., rape aggression defense. $25, 262-3444. June 11, 13, 18 and 20, 6-9 p.m.

Wildlife Watch, with the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Learn how to spot wildlife, discover habitats and use binoculars and field guides. At Starsmore Discovery Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Canon Road. $15 per family. 227-5221. Sat., June 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., July 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Voluntary Simplicity Discussion Course beginning at the Pikes Peak Peace and Justice Commission, 29 S. Institute. $18 book fee, nine weeks long. Call 632-6189. Wed., June 9, 7 p.m.

America's Great Gardens, a slide presentation by the Horticultural Art Society at the East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd. Free, 531-6333. Wed., June 12, 7 p.m.

Free Metaphysical Open Forums at Celebration Store, 2207 W. Colorado Ave., 634-1855. On Mon., June 1 p.m.: Ethics in using Magic. At 2:30 p.m.: Using Quartz Crystals Consciously. At 4 p.m.: Divining Life with Tarot. On Mon. June 10 and June 24, 1 p.m.: Alien Influence 101. On Mon. June 10 and June 24, 2:30 p.m.: Gemstones and Chakras. On Mon. June 10 and June 24, 4 p.m.: Witchcraft Drawing Down the Moon.

acoustic, folk & country

Beppe Gambetta & Carlo Aonzo at the Business of Art Center, 515 Manitou Ave. $15-$20, 578-0254. Fri., June 7, 7:30 p.m.

The Winstons at the Black Rose Acoustic Society, Shoup and Black Forest Roads. $2-$4, 578-0254. Fri., June 14, 7:30 p.m.

WestFest featuring Chely Wright, Red Steagall, Riders in the Sky, Hot Club of Cow Town, Michael Martin Murphey and more, plus living history performances, Native American dancing, art exhibits, rodeo, poetry, marketplace and more downtown and at the Penrose Equestrian Center. $12-$21, ticket info: 877/937-8337. Thurs.-Sun., June 27-30.

Jack Williams at the Black Rose Acoustic Society, Shoup and Black Forest Roads. $2-$4, 578-0254. Fri., June 28, 7:30 p.m.

Chris LeDoux at the Colorado State Fair Rodeo Grandstand, Pueblo. $13-$17, 520-9090. Sat., Aug. 17, 9:30 p.m.

Charlie Daniels Band at the Colorado State Fair Rodeo Grandstand, Pueblo. $13-$17, 520-9090. Sun., Aug. 18, 9:30 p.m.

Tracy Lawrence, Joe Diffie and Mark Chesnutt at the Colorado State Fair Rodeo Grandstand, Pueblo. $13-$17, 520-9090. Sat., Aug. 24, 9:30 p.m.

Toby Keith at the Colorado State Fair Events Center, Pueblo. $21-$31, 520-9090. Mon., Aug. 26, 8 p.m.

The Statler Brothers at the Colorado State Fair Events Center, Pueblo. $11-$15, 520-9090. Wed., Aug. 28, 8 p.m.

Kenny Chesney at the Colorado State Fair Events Center, Pueblo. $21-$31, 520-9090. Fri., Aug. 30, 8 p.m.

choral

Independent Presbyterian Church Senior High Choir of Memphis, Tenn. Performing at Village Seven Presbyterian Church during worship services, 4050 Nonchalant Cir. S. Free, 574-6700. Sun., June 16, 9 and 10:40 a.m.

classical

United States Air Force Band of the Rockies Stellar Brass at First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte Ave. Free, 633-8888. Sun., June 9, 3 p.m.

Dale Miller playing classical guitar as part of Colorado College's 2002 Summer Arts Festival in Packard Hall, SW corner of Cascade and Cache La Poudre. $5, 389-6607. Wed., June 12, 7:30 p.m.

Colorado College Summer Arts Festival Artists Concert featuring works by Mozart in Packard Hall, SW corner of Cascade and Cache La Poudre. $5-$15, 389-6607. Fri., June 21, 7:30 p.m.

Colorado College Summer Arts Festival Concerto Readings by José-Luis Garcia conducting festival students in Packard Hall, SW corner of Cascade and Cache La Poudre. Free, 389-6607. Sat., June 22, 3 p.m.

jazz & swing

Second Sunday Jazz Affair by the Pikes Peak Jazz and Swing Society at The Original Castaways, 107 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs. $5-$7. Featuring Marcie Hurea and Gentle Rain. Sun., June 9, 2-5 p.m.

Jazz in Bancroft Park, 24th and Colorado Ave. Free, all concerts begin at 7 p.m. Featuring the Colorado Springs Concert Band on Wednesdays, through June 26. Featuring the Colorado Springs Jazz Ensemble, Tuesdays through June 18.

2002 Jazz in the Parks featuring free concerts in area parks. All shows begin at 8 p.m. Call 592-9541 for details and rain date information. On June 12: After Midnight, Plaza of the Rockies concert area. On June 19: SubStandard featuring Alan Joseph, Plaza of the Rockies, concert area.

Colorado Springs Jazz Festival featuring national, regional and local musical talent including Brenda Miles, John Flores/Dave Innis Project and Johnny & The Jukes of Colorado Springs; the Upper Room out of Salt Lake City; DKO, a 10-piece funk/salsa/jazz band; Suzanne Morales, a 10-piece salsa/jazz band out of Denver; and headliner Miguel Romero, a Cuban jazz funk musician from Atlanta, Ga. Plus a huge art show and sale, kids area, vendors, food, beer and fireworks. Free, www.coloradospringsjazzfestival.com. Held in conjunction with the fireworks celebration at the Air Force Academy. Thurs., July 4, noon to 9:30 p.m.

miscellaneous

Touching Hearts with Love, the Bobby Cheatham Memorial Benefit Concert benefitting the Southern Colorado AIDS Project featuring Joe Spaniola, Phil Volan, Joe Uvegas and the Jim Sokol Trio, Mountain Road Ceili Band, The NiteCrawlers, Colorado Skye Pipes and Drums at the Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale. $30, 578-9092. Fri., June 28, 7 p.m.

Live music in Manitou Springs at the Soda Springs Park pavilion, at the west end of town. All performances are free and begin at 7 p.m. On Thurs., June 20: Fountain Creek Brass Band. On Mon., June 24: Little London Winds.

rock, pop & blues

Blues in the Parks, free concerts hosted by the Pikes Peak Bluesfest. In Acacia Park, Bijou & Tejon. Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. June 6: Smokin' Joe & the Mighty Burners featuring Joanne Taylor. June 13: Stanley Milton's Mean Streak. June 20: Tempa and the Tantrums. June 27: Little Mary.

Buddy Miles & the Bluesberries at Tres Hombres, 116 Midland Ave., Woodland Park. $25, 687-0625. Fri., June 14, 9 p.m.

KILO 94.3 Pure Rock Summer Slam with Sevendust, Coal Chamber, Gravity Kills, Flaw, American Head Charge and Medication at the Colorado Music Hall, 2475 E. Pikes Peak Ave. $25-$27.50, 800/965-4827. Fri., June 21, 1 p.m.

Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers and Rainville at the Colorado Music Hall, 2475 E. Pikes Peak Ave. $10, 800/965-4827. Fri., June 21, 9 p.m.

Mystikal, Nappy Roots, Low Low and Big Swiss at the Colorado State Fair Events Center, Pueblo. $20-$35, 520-9090. Sat., June 22, 7 p.m.

BeatleMania at the Gold Rush Palladium, 209 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek. $8-$15, 800/965-4827. Sun., June 23, 4 p.m.

Psychedelic Breakfast at the Utopia Café, 116 E. Bijou St. 633-1080. Thurs., June 27, 8 p.m.

Selah at the Utopia Café, 116 E. Bijou St. 633-1080. Fri., June 28, 8 p.m.

The Temptations Review at the Gold Rush Palladium, 209 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek. $25-$35, 800/965-4827. Thurs., July 4, 7 p.m.

Pikes Peak BluesFest in Antlers Park, behind the Antlers Hotel on Sierra Madre St., downtown. $25, Friday or Saturday, $15 on Sunday. $45 weekend pass. Visit www.drtix.com or call 630-1160. On Fri., July 12: Randall Dubis Band, 4:45 p.m. Sonny Rhodes, 5:45 p.m. Eddie the Chief Clearwater, 7:05 p.m. Mick Taylor, 8:40 p.m. On Sat., July 13: Metro Blues, 12:25 p.m. Mike Nelson & the Motel Kings, 1:25 p.m. Eric Brown Band, 2:25 p.m. Stanley Milton's Mean Streak, 4:25 p.m. Lucky Peterson, 5:30 p.m. Tab Benoit, 7:05 p.m. Bernard Allison, 8:45 p.m. On Sun., July 14: Mo' Kauffey, noon. Johnny & the Jukes, 1 p.m. Little Mary & her hometown Boogie Kings, 2 p.m. Little Rikki & the Roosters, 3 p.m. Magic Dave & the New Mules, 4 p.m. Emilio Emilio, 5 p.m. Smokin' Joe & the Mighty Burners featuring Joanne Taylor, 6 p.m. Otis Taylor, 7:05 p.m. Eric Burdon, 8:45 p.m.

Mountain of Venus at the Utopia Café, 116 E. Bijou St. 633-1080. Wed., July 17, 8 p.m.

Freddy Fender at the Gold Rush Palladium, 209 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek. $15-$25, 800/965-4827. Sun., July 21, 4 p.m.

Scorpions and Deep Purple with Dio at the World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd. $27.50-$39.50, 576-2626. Tues., July 23, 6 p.m.

Liza and the Soul Stars at the Utopia Café, 116 E. Bijou St. 633-1080. Fri., July 26, 8 p.m.

Boz Scaggs at the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave. $27.50-$43.50, 520-9090. Tues., July 30, 7:30 p.m.

Little River Band at the Gold Rush Palladium, 209 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek. $20-$29, 800/965-4827. Sun., Aug. 4, 3 p.m.

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet at the Gold Rush Palladium, 209 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek. $20, 800/965-4827. Sat., Aug. 10, noon to 7 p.m.

Lifehouse at the Colorado State Fair Events Center, Pueblo. $17-$21, 520-9090. Sat., Aug. 17, 8 p.m.

Biker Weekend with The Jennifer Lane Band at the Gold Rush Palladium, 209 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek. $10, 800/965-4827. Sat., Aug. 17, 6 p.m.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited at the Colorado State Fair Events Center, Pueblo. $16, 520-9090. Thurs, Aug. 22, 8 p.m.

ICP's Big Money Hustlahs at the Colorado Music Hall, 2475 E. Pikes Peak Ave. $10, 800/965-4827. Fri., Aug. 23, 8 p.m.

Michelle Branch at the Colorado State Fair Events Center, Pueblo. $11, 520-9090. Sat., Aug. 24, 8 p.m.

Frankie Valli at the Colorado State Fair Events Center, Pueblo. $17-$21, 520-9090. Sun., Aug. 25, 8 p.m.

Poison at the Colorado State Fair Events Center, Pueblo. $21, 520-9090. Thurs., Aug. 29, 8 p.m

Fiesta en la Feria with Mariachi Caporales, Gary Hobbs y group Mezquite with Laurita, Albert Zamora y Talento and Latin Breed at the Colorado State Fair Events Center, Pueblo. $10, 520-9090. Sat., Aug. 31, 8 p.m.

Molly Hatchet at the Gold Rush Palladium, 209 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek. $25-$30, 800/965-4827. Sept. 1, 3 p.m.

The Three Amigos, Little Joe, Ruben Ramos and Robert Pulido at the Colorado State Fair Events Center, Pueblo. $16, 520-9090. Sun., Sept. 1, 8 p.m.

James Brown at Arnold Hall, Air Force Academy. $25-$45, 520-9090. Sat., Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m.

The Platters at the Gold Rush Palladium, 209 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek. $8-$15, 800/965-4827. Sun., Sept. 15, 3 p.m.

Carrot Top at the Colorado State Fair Events Center, Pueblo. $11-$15, 520-9090. Sun., Aug. 18, 8 p.m.

dance

Springs City Ballet Intensive as part of Colorado College's 2002 Summer Arts Festival in Cossit Hall. Call 550-1616 for registration info. Fri.-Sun., June 7-9.

Argentine Tango Workshop with Scott McLane at the I.O.O.F. Hall, 2228 W. Pikes Peak Ave. Registration ends at first class; 475-0625. Six Mondays starting June 10. Beginners: 6 p.m.; intermediate: 7:15 p.m.; advanced 8:30 p.m.

Candide by Opera Theatre of the Rockies in Colorado College's Armstrong Theatre featuring Martile Rowland, NE corner of Cascade and Cache La Poudre. $15-$35, 520-SHOW. Fri.-Sat., June 14-15, 7:30 p.m. Sat., June 16, 3 p.m.

theater

Beauty & the Beast by the Fine Arts Center Repertory Theater, 30 W. Dale St. $3, 634-5583. Tues.-Sat., June 11-15, 10 a.m. and noon.

King Lear by TheatreWorks, under the tent at UCCS, 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway. Tuesday Sunday, July 5-21, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating: $16-$18. Free seating given away on a first-come, first-served basis starting 15 minutes before the show. Call 262-3232 for more.

The Romantic Life of Everyday Objects starring Patti Smithsonian. An ordinary attic full of objects is transformed into a magical world of zany characters. Sunday, June 9, 7:30 p.m., in the community space at the Business of Art Center, 515 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs. $5 at the door; $3 if you're employed in the food and entertainment industry. Call 685-1861.

Manitou Lake Volksmarch in Woodland Park with the Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch Club. 5K, 10K and 13K. Free, 392-1834. Sat., June 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Guided Hikes at Mountain Park Environmental Center, Beulah. Hikes are guided by an experienced naturalist. Most are appropriate for ages 10 and up and last 2 to 3 hours. Come prepared for the weather, wear good shoes and bring water. $3, or free to members. Register early, group size limited. 719/485-4444. On Sat., June 15, 8 a.m.: South Creek hike.

Colorado Open/USA Pentathalon National Championship at the Penrose Equestrian Center, Olympic Training Center and Bear Creek Park. For details, call 526-3908. Men's competition: Sat., June 8, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun., June 9, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Young at Art, a monthly program for seniors at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St. RSVPs suggested, 634-5581. $4-$7, includes refreshments and live music. On Wed., June 26, 1-3 p.m.: Where Wood Comes to Life, a discussion with Sean O'Meallie.

Broadmoor Open Ice Skating Competition at the World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd. 576-2626. Wed.-Sun., June 12-16

Colorado College Tent Sale at the Transportation Shop, 1144 Glen Ave. Cash-only, as-is. 389-6607. Sat., June 8, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lynmar Racquet & Health Club Aloha Open House featuing food, massages, games, car show, bouncy shark for kids and more. 2660 Vickers Dr. Free, 598-7075. Sat., June 8.

Holistic Health and Metaphysical Fair at the Ute Pass Cultural Center, Hwy. 24 and Fairview, Woodland Park. $2, 634-6552. Sat., June 8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun., June 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Spirit of the American West Annual Convention and Trade Show presented by the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, Colorado Cattle Women and Junior Colorado Cattlemen's Association at the Pueblo Convention Center, Pueblo. For registration, call 303/431-6446. June 10-12.

New White Releases from Spain, Italy and France wine tasting and dinner at Primitivo, 28 S. Tejon St. $89, 473-4900. Wed., June 12.

Wines of South Africa, a tasting dinner at Jake & Telly's, 2616 W. Colorado Ave. $45, 633-0406. Thurs., June 13, 7 p.m.

Springspree street festival and concerts, the biggest one day event in Colorado Springs. Features games, races, food and entertainment. Throughout downtown, along Tejon St. Sat., June 15.

The Mediterranean Dinner & Tasting Series at Primitivo, 28 S. Tejon St. Each dinner features three courses and 5-7 matched wines. $49, RSVP to 473-4900. Mondays at 7 p.m. On June 17: Rioja and Central Spain.

Programs at the Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road. Reservations required for all programs, 520-6387. On Sat., June 8, 10 a.m.: Bear Creek Nature Center Grand Opening Celebration. On Fri., June 14: Baggin' Big Bugs. On Sat., June 15, 9 a.m.: Wildflower Walk.

Free Kalani Percussion Clinic at Graner Music, 3490 W. Carefree Cl., Wed., June 12 at 7 p.m. Kalani has performed with David Sanborn, Max Roach, Dr. John and many other musical legends, and was recently voted "Best Percussion Clinician" in Drum! magazine readers poll. Instruments provided, all ages invited, drawing for door prizes. For more information, call 574-2001.

Programs at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. Reservations required for all programs, 520-6745. On June 11-14 and 18-21: Fountain Creek Nature Camps. On Sat., June 8, 1:30 p.m.: Skullology. On Wed., June 12, 7 p.m.: Sunset Hike.

Puffy Pillow Theater featuring classic stories from Aesop at Pulpit Rock Church, 301 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. Bring pillows and lay on the floor! $3, 598-6767. Sat., June 8, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sun., June 9, 2 p.m.

Living the Life of Old Mining Times, a mega super Saturday at the Western Museum of Mining, off of I-25 at exit 156A. Featuring demonstrations, donkeys, old cars, gold mining, Victorian ladies, dancers and more. $3-$15, 488-0880. Sat., June 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pueblo Zoo Summer Safari Day Camps. Space limited, for reservations call 719/561-1452 Ext. 100. June 17-21: Strange Creatures of our Wild World, ages 9-12. June 24-28: Bugs and their Buddies, ages 5-8. Jule 8-12: Bugs and Their Buddies, ages 9-12.

Lyle Lovett & his Large Band at Red Rocks, Denver. $39-$49, 520-9090. Sat., June 15, 7:30 p.m.

29th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival featuring the Sam Bush Band, Kasey Chambers, Peter Rowan, Emmylou Harris, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Yonder Mountain, David Grisman Quintet, Del McCoury Band and many others. For tickets call 800/624-2422 or visit http://www.bluegrass.com. June 20-23.

John Gorka at the Arvada Center, Denver. $14-$22, 303/431-3939. Sat., June 22, 7:30 p.m.

Kenny Rogers at the Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $29.50-$54.50, 520-9090. Sat., June 29, 7:30 p.m.

Delbert McClinton and Jerry Jeff Walker at the Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $27.50-$45, 520-9090. Sat., July 6, 7 p.m.

Randy Travis at Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $29.50-$54.50, 520-9090. Wed., July 24, 7:30 p.m.

Down From the Mountain featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station, Emmylou Harris, Patty Loveless, Ralph Stanley, Ricky Skaggs and many others at Red Rocks, Morrison. $47.50-$67.50, 520-9090. Sun., Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m.

classical & jazz music

The Wynton Marsalis Septet at the Paramount Theater, Denver. $40-$65, 520-9090. Thurs., June 20, 8 p.m.

Brubeck Brothers Quartet at the Arvada Center, Denver. $18-$28, 303/431-3939. Fri., June 21, 7:30 p.m.

The Manhattan Transfer at the Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $30-$60, 520-9090. Fri., June 21, 7:30 p.m.

Nicholas Payton Quintet at the Boulder Theater, Boulder. $19.50-$24, 303/786-7030. Fri., June 28, 8 p.m.

KOA JVC Jazz Festival at Winter Park. $32.50-$60, 520-9090. On Sat., July 13: Average White Band, Gerald Albright, Peter White. On Sun., July 14: Boney James, Rippingtons, Chris Botti, Pieces of Dreams.

Christian McBride Band at the Boulder Theater, Boulder. $19-$23.50, 303/786-7030. Sat., Aug. 3, 8 p.m.

Natalie Cole and George Benson at the Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $35-$80, 520-9090. Thurs., Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m.

comedy

Brett Butler at Comedy Works, Denver. 303/595-3637. Fri., June 7, 8 and 10 p.m. Sat., June 8, 6:30, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.

Brad Sherwood at Comedy Works, Denver. 303/595-3637. Fri., June 21, 8 and 10 p.m. Sat., June 22, 6:30, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.

rock, pop & blues

David Wilcox at the Ogden Theater, Denver. $25, 800/965-4827. Fri., June 7, 7 p.m.

Yonder Mountain String Band at Mishawaka Amphitheatre, in the Poudre Canyon. $20, free camping. 520-9090. Sat., June 8, 6 p.m.

Queens of the Stone Age at the Bluebird Theater, Denver. $12, 800/965-4827. Sun., June 9, 7 p.m.

Luka Bloom at the Boulder Theater, Boulder. $18.90-$25.20, 303/786-7030. Mon., June 10, 7:30 p.m.

The Queers at the Bluebird Theater, Denver. $10, 800/965-4827. Tues., June 11, 7 p.m.

Poison, Cinderella, Winger and Faster Pussycat at Fiddler's Green, Englewood. $25-$50, 520-9090. Wed., June 12, 6:30 p.m.

Jethro Tull at the Fillmore Auditorium, Clarkson & Colfax, Denver. $30, 520-9090. Wed., June 12, 7:30 p.m.

Barry Manilow at the Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $49.50-$90, 520-9090. Fri., June 14, 7:30 p.m.

The Johnny O Band at the Annex Ballroom, Canon City. $10, 719/276-3088. Fri. June 14, 8:30 p.m.

The Get Up Kids at the Ogden Theater, Denver. $16, 520-9090. Fri., June 14, 8 p.m.

Loudan Wainwright III at Strings in the Mountains, Steamboat Springs. $$17-$20, 970/879-5056. Fri., June 14.

The Allman Brothers Band at the Fillmore Auditorium, Clarkson & Colfax, Denver. $49.50, 520-9090. Fri.-Sun., June 14-16, 8 p.m.

INXS at the Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $29.50-$50, 520-9090. Sat., June 15, 7:30 p.m.

The Samples at Mishawaka Amphitheatre, in the Poudre Canyon. $14, free camping. 520-9090. Sun., June 16, 2 p.m.

Calle 54 featuring Bebo Valdes, Chano Dominguez, Guillermo McGill, Pablo Martin, Tomas Moreno, Blas Cordoba and Israel Suarez at the Boulder Theater, Boulder. $24.50, 303/786-7030. Tues., June 17, 8 p.m.

Snoop Dogg at the Fox Theater, Boulder. $TBA, 303/443-3399. Wed., June 19.

Kings X at the Bluebird Theater, Denver. $16, 800/965-4827. Wed., June 19, 7 p.m.

Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth at Fiddler's Green, Englewood. $35-$53, 520-9090. Wed., June 19, 6:30 p.m.

Engelbert Humperdinck at the Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $29.50-$70, 520-9090. Thurs., June 20, 7:30 p.m.

Earth, Wind & Fire at Magness Arena, Denver. $48-$78, 520-9090. Thurs., June 20, 8 p.m. Missing the single most elements "water", Earth, wind & fire will make you feel parched....

Strung Out with Poison the Well and Rise Against & Rufio at 8150, , 520-9090. Thurs., June 20, 8 p.m.

Mates of State at the Bluebird Theater, Denver. $8, 800/965-4827. Fri., June 21, 8 p.m.

Etta James & The Roots Band with The Bobby Murray Blues Band at the Paramount Theater, Denver. $32.50-$39.50, 520-9090. Fri., June 21, 8 p.m.

Full Moon in June featuring Revolver, Yasgar's Farm, Blues Evolution, The Blame, Redneck Circus, Up To No Good, Rob Scott, Patty Best and many more at Peaceful Henry's, Guffey. 719/689-6475 or 689-0518. June 21-23.

Simple Minds at the Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $29.50-$50, 520-9090. Sat., June 22, 7:30 p.m.

Vans Warped Tour 2002 featuring Bad Religion, NOFX, Lagwagon, New Found Glory, Reel Big Fish, Anti-Flag, MXPX, Good Charlotte, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Hot Water Music, 1208, Alkeline trio and many more at the Adams County Fairgrounds, Brighton. $24.75, 520-9090. Sun., June 23, 11:30 p.m.

Richard Thompson at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 909 York St. $30, 800/965-4827. Mon., June 24, 6 p.m.

Chris Issak and Natalie Merchant at Red Rocks, Morrison. $49.50, 520-9090. Tues., June 25, 7:30 p.m.

Dan Fogelberg Band at red Rocks, Morrison. $32.50-$37.50, 520-9090. Wed., June 26, 8 p.m.

Geoff Tate at the Gothic Theater, Denver. $22, 520-9090. Wed., June 26, 8 p.m.

Acoustic Syndicate at the Fox Theater, Boulder. $10, 303/443-3399. Thurs., June 27, 9 p.m.

Widespread Panic at Red Rocks, Morrison. $35.50, 520-9090. Fri.-Sat., June 28-29, 7 p.m. Sun., June 30, 4 p.m.

Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys at the Bluebird Theater, Denver. $10, 800/965-4827. Sat., June 29, 8 p.m.

KMFDM at the Ogden Theater, Denver. $22.50-$25, 800/965-4827. Mon., July 1, 7 p.m.

Meatloaf & Friends at the Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $27.50-$65, 520-9090. Tues., July 2, 7:30 p.m.

James Brown at the Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $35-$60, 520-9090. Wed., July 3, 7:30 p.m.

The Makers at the Bluebird Theater, Denver. $10, 800/965-4827. Wed., July 3, 8 p.m.

Blues Traveler at Red Rocks, Morrison. $35, 520-9090. Wed.-Thurs., July 3-4, 6 p.m.

String Cheese Incident at Steamboat Springs. $35-$40 or $65-$70 for a two day pass. With Earl Scruggs, Wed., July 3. With James Brown and Corey Harris, Thurs., July 4.

Culture at the Fox Theater, Boulder. $20, 303/443-3399. Thurs., July 4, 9 p.m.

A Walk Down Abbey Road featuring Todd Rundgren, Alan Parsons, Mark Farner, Christopher Cross and Jack Bruce at Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $20-$50, 520-9090. Thurs., July 4, 7:30 p.m.

String Cheese Incident with Robert Randolph and the Family Band at Red Rocks, Morrison. $30-$35, 520-9090. Fri.-Sat., July 5-6, 6:30 p.m.

The Melvins at the Bluebird Theater, Denver. $12, 800/965-4827. Sat., July 6, 8 p.m.

Weezer and Dashboard Confessional at Red Rocks, Morrison. $30, 520-9090. Sun., July 7, 7 p.m.

Orchestra Baobab at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 909 York St. $30, 800/965-4827. Thurs., July 11, 6 p.m.

Bruce Hornsby at the Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $30-$40, 520-9090. Fri., July 12, 8 p.m.

ICP's Big Money Hustlahs at the Bluebird Theater, Denver. $10, 800/965-4827. Fri., July 12, 6:30 p.m.

Corey Feldman's 31st Birthday Bash at the Bluebird Theater, Denver. $10, 800/965-4827. Sun., July 14, 7 p.m.

Jewel with M2M at Red Rocks, Morrison. $41.50-$47, 520-9090. Wed., July 17, 7 p.m.

Sound Tribe Sector 9 at Mishawaka Amphitheatre, in the Poudre Canyon. $20, free camping. 520-9090. Thurs.-Fri., July 18-19, 8 p.m.

KBCO 25th Anniversary World Class Rockfest at Winter Park. On Sat., July 20: Sheryl Crow, Train, O.A.R., Ziggy Marley. On Sun., July 21: Indigo Girls, Jack Johnson, B-52s, William Topley. $48-$118, 520-9090.

Tool at the Pepsi Center, Denver. $32.50-$38.50, 520-9090. Sun., July 21, 6 p.m.

Smokin' Grooves featuring OutKast, Lauryn Hill, The Roots, Jurassic 5 and DJ Shadow at Fiddler's Green, Englewood. $35, 520-9090. Mon., July 22, 5 p.m.

YES at Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $35-$75, 520-9090. Mon., July 22, 8 pm.

Lynyrd Skynyrd at Red Rocks, Morrison. $30-$35, 520-9090. Wed., July 24, 7:30 p.m.

Big Head Todd & the Monsters at Red Rocks, Morrison. $35-$40, 520-9090. Sat., July 27, 7:30 p.m.

The Fixx, Berlin featuring Terri Nunn, The Motels featuring Martha Davis and The Outfield at Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $27.50-$54.50, 520-9090. Sat., July 27, 6:30 p.m.

John Mellencamp at Fiddler's Green, Englewood. $38-$68, 520-9090. Tues., July 30, 6:30 p.m.

CAKE, The Flaming Lips, De La Soul, Modest Mouse, Kinky and The Hackensaw Boys at Red Rocks, Morrison. $30-$32.50, 520-9090. Fri., Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m.

Rock Never Stops with Vince Neil, Tesla, Jackyl and Skid Row at the Denver Coliseum, Denver. $27.50, 520-9090. Sat., Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m.

NedFest 2002 featuring the Charlie Hunter Quartet, Vinyl, Shanti Groove, Tony Furtado & the American Gypsies, Nederland Bluegracid All-Stars, The Motet, Jive, Nederland Acid Jazz, Robert Walter's 20th Congress and more. For details, visit

http://www.nedfest.com. Sat.-Sun., Aug. 3-4.

John Mayer at Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $30, 520-9090. Tues. Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Area: 2 featuring David Bowie, Moby, Blue Man Group, Busta Rhymes and Ash at the Pepsi center, Denver. $44.50-$79.50, 520-9090. Sat., Aug. 10, 2 p.m.

Marc Anthony at Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $38.50-$73.50, 520-9090. Mon., Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Joe Satriani and Dream Theater at Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $27.50-$60, 520-9090. Tues., Aug. 13, 7 p.m.

BB King Blues Fest with BB King, George Thorogood, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Joe Bonamassa and The Groove Hawgs at Fiddler's Green, Englewood. $30-$58, 520-9090. Tues., Aug. 13, 5:30 p.m.

Michael Bolton at the Paramount Theater, Denver. $69-$89, 520-9090. Thurs., Aug. 15, 8 p.m.

Burt Bacharach and Linda Eder at the Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $32.50-$70, 520-9090. Fri., Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m.

The Beach Boys at the Citylights Pavilion, Denver. $27.50-$45, 520-9090. Sun., Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Ozzfest 2002 featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, System of a Down, P.O.D. and more at the Pepsi Center, Denver. $TBA, 520-9090. Thurs., Aug. 22.

Sonic Youth at the Ogden Theater, Denver. $18-$20, 800/965-4827. Wed., Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Lenny Kravitz with Pink at Fiddler's Green, Denver. $32-$64, 520-9090. Wed., Aug. 21, 7 p.m.

Rush at Fiddler's Green, Englewood. $35-$83, 520-9090. Sat., Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Reggae on the Rocks XVI featuring Sly & Robbie, Michael Rose, Marcia Griffiths and more at Red Rocks, Morrison. $35.75, 520-9090. Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m.

El Tri and Ozomatli at the Fillmore Auditorium, Denver. $32.50-$45, 520-9090. Sat., Aug. 24, 8 p.m.

Melissa Etheridge at Red Rocks, Morrison. $57.50-$77.50, 520-9090. Fri., Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m.

Phil Lesh and Friends at Red Rocks, Morrison. $47.50-$50, 520-9090. On Sat., Aug. 31, 4:30 p.m.: with Ratdog and Warren Haynes. On Sun., Sept. 1, 5:30 p.m.: Willie Nelson

CASA seeking volunteers to be a voice in court for child victims of abuse and neglect in El Paso County. All advocates are thoroughly trained and provide on-going support. Call Amber, 447-9898 Ext. 1008.

Friends of the Peak needs volunteers to help create the Ring the Peak Trail on Pikes Peak, Sat.-Sun. June 8-9 and Sun., June 30. Tools and training provided. Free highway pass with pre-registration. Call 471-3145 or visit http://www.FOTP.com.

Meals-on-Wheels seeking volunteers to help deliver hot meals to lonely, isolated area seniors for two hours each week. Call Diane or Mikki at Silver Key Senior Services, 632-1521.

Memorial Hospital needs adult volunteers to escort patients and family members; help at community health events, provide hospitality to family members whose loved ones are in surgery, answer calls at the information Desk and assist on patient floors. Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts accommodate most schedules. Call 365-5298.

Pikes Peak Range Riders need volunteers to help before, during and after WestFest, June 27-30. Call 475-1649.

Silver Key Senior Services seeking people to help drive local elderly persons to the grocery store, bank, doctor, etc. Invest just four hours a week or month and don't pay a penny for your gas! Call Diane, 632-1521.