Showcasing the world's best acoustic guitarists Though it has grown into a popular showcase for the world's finest acoustic guitarists, the first International Guitar Night, in 1994, was conceived more out of economic necessity than artistic inspiration, says the event's founder, guitarist Brian Gore. Admission is free, and proceeds from beer and wine sales go to local charities such as Children's Hospital, Denver CASA and the Denver Dumb Friends League. Several Boulder acts are on the calendar, including Sally Taylor, Wendy Woo and Chris Daniels. For his fourth album, blues and folk artist Kelly Joe Phelps focuses on fingerpicking rather than slide guitar and for the first time works with other musicians. The Dame Edna Everage character, like the gaudy spangled frocks he wears, fits him like a second skin.
Good theater takes an audience beyond mere escapism into the realm of vicarious experience.
Great theater, including the best work of Sophocles, Shakespeare and Miller, challenges the audience to go one step further. Great theater dares us to rise above our own limitations and enter into an experience so profound that our worldview can actually be transformed. New group aims to make strong 'Point' The number of professional-level ballerinas training and performing in the Boulder area is unprecedented. Breakdancing fans can check out competitors from around the country who are there to participate in the breakdancing competition, and professional New York City crew Full Circle will be on hand to show everyone how it's done. The acerbic game show host will be featured in a pop track to be released in the U.K. next month, according to BBC News.