Friday, November 4, 2011

Best Bets for The Weekend: 25th year for Kim Robards Dance; kids get into Arts Week and more

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25th year for Kim Robards Dance; Kids get into Arts Week and more

25th year for Kim Robards Dance

Saturday-Sunday. Denver dance mainstay Kim Robards Dance will kick off its silver-anniversary celebration this weekend. It begins with the return of the "3D: Dance, Design, Desserts" benefit on Saturday and the unveiling of some new works — and a reprise of some old favorites — at Sunday's 25th-anniversary premiere show. "It is unbelievable to me that we are celebrating 25 seasons," said Robards, whose acclaimed company has traveled the world performing at festivals and other events. The programs repeat Nov. 11 for the premiere show and Nov. 12 for the "3D"  benefit. $15-$30. KRD Theater, 1387 S. Santa Fe Dr. 303-825-4847 or kimrobardsdance.com.

An engaging twist on "Alice in Wonderland Jr."

Through Saturday. Youngsters follow Alice down the rabbit hole in"Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr."at the Parker Mainstreet Center. Presented by Inspire Creative Kids, the show is based on Disney's 1951 animated feature, but with a 2011 twist: The production uses "4-D" sensory techniques, like engaging the audience's sense of smell, to tell Lewis Carroll's classic tale. With familiar and updated tunes from the movie, including a rap by the Caterpillar. 7 p.m. tonight, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 E. Main St., Parker. $15 each. 303-790-0875 or visit inspirecreative.org.

In motion in Lakewood

Sunday. Hang out with the Cashore Marionette sin "Life in Motion"at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Puppeteer Joseph Cashore designs and performs with his own marionettes; in "Life in Motion," he and his menagerie explore the richness of everyday life through a series of vignettes. The scenes are set to classical works by composers like Beethoven, Vivaldi, Copland and Strauss. Keep this in mind: Though the show is open to the whole family, it's not geared toward young children. 2 p.m. Sunday. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy.; 303-987-7845. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for students, seniors and children. lakewood.org.

Kids get into Arts Week

Through Nov. 12. The Children's Museum of Denvercelebrates Denver Arts Week with special programming all week long. Kids can visit the "Room of Clay" every day to create their own works of art, or stop in for guest events: Saturday, Cherry Creek Dance presents a performance of "Alice in Wonderland," starring the studio's young dancers. Colorado Ballet takes the stage Sunday with "From the Page to the Stage," a collection of excerpts from classic ballets. Join in Swallow Hill Music's ukulele party at Wednesday's Strum-A-Long, and harmonize with the Colorado Children's Chorale in "Coo Coo Cachoo" on Nov. 12. The Children's Museum will also be open for free during Saturday's "Night at the Museums" event. Cherry Creek Dance: 2 p.m. Saturday. Colorado Ballet: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Swallow Hill Strum-A-Long: 6 p.m. Wednesday. Colorado Children's Chorale: 11 a.m. Nov. 12. Children's Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Drive; 303-433-7444. Admission: $8 for guests ages 2 to 59; $6 for 1-year-olds and seniors age 60 and older. mychildsmuseum.org

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