March is a meteorological smorgasbord. The month is full of contrasts: Some days it’s rainy and gloomy; on others, it feels like summer is just around the corner as we shift to spring.
Flu season is finally over, and the days are getting longer. Gardens, and weeds have started growing. Plus, we get more time outside. Daylight Savings starts on March 10.
Here are our magic March choices for shopping, dining, and entertainment as lads and lassies look for the Rainbow’s Pot O’ Gold and kiddos hunt for Easter’s Golden Egg:
You’ll be bedazzled as Gregory Goodloe entertains at downtown Jazz Club Dazzle March 1, 6:30 p.m. The singer and R&B-jazz guitarist claims Billboard’s Smooth Jazz Contemporary Number 1 spot. Information: 303-893-5100.
Experience Space Between Threads — a climate weavings & sculptures exhibit — at Denver Botanic Gardens, March 3 to June 9. Information: 720-865-3500.
Catch concert by Planina at Swallow Hill March 9, 8 p.m. Group plays tunes from country of Georgia following 2-week trip. Information: 303-777-1003.
Sinatra sensation Derek Evilsizor brings the Rat Pack’s swing and swagger to Cherokee Ranch Tribute Show March 15, 6:30 p.m. Information: 303-688-5555.
Stay fit, have fun by joining the Glendale Sports Center. No joining fees, no contracts, and membership includes classes! Programs appeal to every age, fitness level. Trainers create blueprint, help you execute. Information: 303-639-4711.
March to Monaco Inn Restaurant for St. Paddy’s and Easter deals: Serving Corned Beef & Cabbage for lunch & dinner March 18. Double holiday feast: Serving Easter specials on March 31 from noon to 8 p.m. Information: 303-320-1104.
Celtic Pipes & Drums, Aubrey Jacobs, & the Celtic Steps entertain for St. Paddy’s at the Newman Center on March 16-17, 2:30 p.m. Information: 303-871-7715.
Catch singer-actress Madonna as she brings her London launched Celebration Tour to play the Ball Arena March 19, 8:30 p.m. Information: 303-405-1100.
Hear the Colorado Symphony & Chorus perform Mozart’s Requiem at Boettcher Concert Hall March 22-24, 7:30 p.m., Sat. 1 p.m. Information: 303-623-7876.
Enjoy the playful and inventive repertoire of pianist Ethan Iverson playing jazz and classical music at Dazzle March 28, 6:30 p.m. Information: 303-839-5100.
Enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner and wine, plus a program to celebrate International Women’s Day at this year’s Junior League of Denver fundraiser at Mile High Station March 8, 6 p.m. The League is currently working to disrupt the cycle of poverty for Denver women and their families. The Great Family Artists dance band performs, plus live and silent auctions. Black Tie is optional at the 12th annual event emceed by CBS’s Lauren Whitney. Information: 303-892-0270.
This March features a hilarious holiday mash-up, as St. Patrick’s Day and Easter go head-to-head. Leprechauns and Easter Bunnies battle for a hill to hide the Pot of Gold or Golden Egg.
Both are spring hooplas. St. Patrick’s is perceived as the middle day of spring in the Irish calendar. Easter is near the vernal equinox, when there are equal periods of light and darkness.
Both holidays adore humor. The Irish are always “Dublin” over with laughter. When Easter Eggs hear a funny joke, they crack up. Irish you a blissful St. Patrick’s Day!
— Glen Richardson
The Valley Gadfly can be reached at newspaper@glendalecherrycreek.com.