May symbolizes the transition between spring and summer. It is a noisy month, when new life is bursting forth and birds return to chirp and sing. The delicate pitter patter of a gentle falling rain freshens the air. It is not that unusual, of course, for the glorious roar of a thunderstorm or two to holler across the Cherry Creek Valley.
To stay lean, green and mean — and ahead of the neighbors — this is the month to aerate and fertilize your lawn plus plant potted, balled-and-burlapped trees and shrubs.
Here are our fresh and fragrant choices for shopping, dining and entertainment so you can romp each day in flowering fields filled with magical May moments:
3 Mayday Alert: The loony “Realish Housewives of Cherry Creek” takes the stage at DCPA’s Galleria Theater May 3-22. Show takes on the events making headlines in this once Tony district. Information: 303-893-4100.
3 Buzz over to the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Spring Plant Sale May 6-7, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to buy pollinator-attracting plans. Information: 720-865-3501.
3 Romp with your dog(s) while enjoying contests, refreshments and demos at Furry Scurry in Wash Park May 7, 9 a.m. Information: 303-751-5772.
3 Race to the Bar Car on Colo. Blvd. May 7, 1-8 p.m. for party hearty fun, Derby Hats, Mint Juleps and Run for the Roses Information: 720-524-8099.
3 Bring the kids and all the kin to enjoy splendid Mother’s Day specials offered May 8 at the Monaco Inn Restaurant. Information: 303-320-1104.
3 Enjoy playing while staying under par by bringing your A-game to the course during May’s National Golf Month. Let the Fit Coaches at Koko FitClub Denver provide the guidance and motivation. Information: 303-872-8380.
3 For action-packed thrills catch the Pacific Rugby Premiership Finals at Infinity Park Stadium May 14, 3-5 p.m. Information: glendaleraptors.com.
3 For a doggone good time catch the Mutts & Models canine fashion show at the Seawell Ballrooom May 21, 6:30 p.m. Information: 303-539-7637.
3 Flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping and it’s time to celebrate this gorgeous month during Colorado Corks & Cuisine, May 26. Event is at the 12-acre Four Mile Historic Park, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sample the fruits of local wineries, distillers, breweries and culinary artists while enjoying entertainment by Swallow Hill Music. Funds support Four Mile’s preservation and education initiatives. Information: 720-865-0800.
This month binds our galaxy together as fans of Star Wars proclaim, “May the 4th be with you!,” a pun on “May the Force be with you!,”penned by author Alan Arnold when chronicling the Empire Strikes Back for Lucas Films. The line has become part of May’s pop culture vernacular. The first six Star Wars movies debuted in May.
This month has a “Full Flower Moon,” also dubbed Mother’s Moon or Milk Moon. Based on May’s Moon’s sign, go fishing May 16-21 and plant May 19-21.
All things seem possible during May. Thus we trust the sun will be shinning on your windowpanes all month. Plus, may your purse always have an extra coin or two. As the Book of Songs suggests, “Sweet May hath come to love us, flowers, trees, their blossoms don; and through the blue heavens above us, the very clouds move on.”
— Glen Richardson
The Valley Gadfly can be reached at newspaper@glendalecherrycreek.com.