Baroque, Ballet and Pirates Kick Off 2015 at the PACE Center

By: Jan. 21, 2015
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On the heels of a much acclaimed performance from Rosanne Cash, the PACE Center turns to a variety of different genres to entertain folks in February. From unique collaborations between Wonderbound and the Baroque Chamber Orchestra, to stories written by local kids and brought to life on stage, the diverse line-up promises to defy the doldrums of winter. Tickets for all of the below shows can be purchased at www.ParkerArts.org or through the PACE Center Box Office at 303.805.6800.

Marie - With Wonderbound and the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado

February 14 at 7:30 pm and February 15 at 2:00 pm

Tickets are $35/$40

Wonderbound's relationship with the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado began with its collaborative production of A Dangerous Liaison in 2012. Immediately, these seemingly disparate organizations began to parley about their next adventure. Marie will dive into the psychological, social, political and romantic complexities surrounding Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, through a decidedly contemporary lens.

To celebrate Valentine's Day, the PACE Center and The Parker Garage (Old Town's newest restaurant featuring seasonal, locally grown and intentionally crafted cuisine) have teamed up to offer a package deal. Patrons can get a delicious 5-course meal for two and tickets to Marie for $180. Full details are available at ParkerArts.com.

Swan Lake - The Russian National Ballet Theatre - SOLD OUT

February 19 at 7:30 pm

This stunning fantasy ballet is inspired by the German legend of Odette, a beautiful princess turned into a swan at the hand of an evil sorcerer. With majestic choreography by Petipa, the unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky, and exquisite costumes and sets, it is easy to see why Swan Lake continues to earn the adoration of classical ballet enthusiasts and attract newcomers to this magnificent art form.

The Story Pirates

February 26 at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 6:30 pm

Tickets are $8/$12

Shiver me timbers! Pirates have smuggled their way onto the shores of the PACE Center in Parker! Make no mistake, these aren't your usual swashbucklers, they're Story Pirates! This crew made of professional actors travel far and wide to perform stories by kids for kids in this hilarious musical sketch comedy show.

Before the show can begin, however, the Story Pirates make port at local area elementary schools to do a writing residency workshop on how to develop a story. Kids come to school, learn how to put their imagination down on paper, and get to see their stories brought to life on stage! Each show also has an improvised portion where Story Pirates' actors solicit suggestions from the kids in the audience to create a new sketch on stage.

While they have helped children across the nation create their stories, Story Pirates also has quite a tale of their own. Story Pirates was founded in 2004 to celebrate the words, ideas and stories of young people. They have been heard on Sirius Satellite Radio and on their iTunes Podcast and seen on Kids Place Live and even Conan. Since their first pilot program in a single Harlem school, they have been to 130 schools, collected 30,000 stories and reached 70,000 kids.

Parker Symphony Orchestra: Festive Celebration

February 27 at 7:30 pm

Tickets are $20/$25

Winter may be in full swing, but the Parker Symphony Orchestra has plans to disrupt the despair with a festive celebration of great music. Brahms wrote his Academic Festival Overture in thanks for being awarded an honorary university degree, but his sense of humor was intact when the musical themes were from student drinking songs. Rodrigo's famous Concierto De Aranjuez for guitar will be a special treat with the sensuous adagio and spirited Latin flavors. 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of Jean Sibelius' birth and the Parker Symphony Orchestra will conclude the festive evening with his celebrated Second Symphony.

The featured soloist for the performance is Nicolo Spera, professor of Guitar at CU Boulder. Lorenzo Micheli, internationally renowned concert artist and master teacher called Spera "One of Italy's finest guitarists, a very active performer on the two shores of the Atlantic Ocean, a thoughtful musician and a wonderful pedagogue."

ABOUT PARKER ARTS - PARKER ARTS encompasses the many facilities and events that the Town of Parker's Cultural Department oversees, including a wide variety of local, regional, national and international, cultural, arts, scientific and educational programming and rentals. The PACE Center is home to a 542-seat theater, 250-seat amphitheater, Bellco art gallery, event room, dance studio, culinary kitchen, and several classrooms. The historic Mainstreet Center houses a cozy 200-seat theater, small art gallery, gym, and vintage classrooms. The century-old Ruth Memorial Chapel is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is the perfect setting for small wedding, church groups or quiet meetings. For more information about Parker Arts, visit www.ParkerArt.org.



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