Valley Gadfly
Tra la la, it’s May. “That lovely month when everyone goes blissfully astray. It’s mad, it’s gay, a libelous display. That gorgeous holiday,” Lerner & Loewe composed for Camelot.
May is one of the best months of the year with flowers blooming, green grass, graduation parties, and proms happening. A poignant reflection on the transformative power of May.
Among the changing months, May is the sweetest, and fairest colors dressed. Here are our warm choices for shopping, dining, and entertainment for those big, bright, sunny days:
For a marvelous start to month, plan to attend the annual Hattitude Luncheon in DCPA’s Seawell Ballroom, May 1. The event funds women playwrights and directors, plus produces their innovative plays. Information: 303-892-4100.
Don’t forget Cinco de Mayo returns to Civic Center Park for a weekend of food, fun, and Latino culture May 3-4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: 303-534-8342.
Grammy Award winner Daniel Ho headlines Ukefest’s 2025 concerts, workshops, and master classes at Swallow Hill Music, May 10. Information: 303-777-1003.
Looking for tasty Italian American dishes plus Stone-Hearth pizza and baked goods? Try Pomodoro in the former Monaco Inn space. Sauces, dough, dressings, desserts made in-house with best ingredients, top service. Information: 303-320-1104
Attend Swallow Hill’s seven Wednesday summer concerts at Four Mile Park, June 4 to July 16. Rumours — Fleetwood Mac’s 11th studio album — is concert opener. Doors open 5:30 p.m., concerts 6:30 p.m. Bring the family. Information: 303-777-1003.
Enjoy the pop rock, blazing jazz, and improvisation of guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan entertaining at Dazzle, May 22, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Information: 303-839-5100.
Music meets visual artistry and the sounds of Pink Floyd come alive in a stunning Laser Spectacular at the Paramount Theater May 24, 8 p.m. Information: 303-623-0106.
Grammy violinist Augustin Hedelich plays Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with the Symphony at Boettcher Hall, May 30-31, 8 p.m. Information: 303-623-7876.
Support new beginnings by attending the Storybook Ball Gala in the Art Museum’s Strum Grand Pavilion, May 16, 6-9 p.m. Funding will help Ronald McDonald Charities to renovate its Aurora House to serve more families. Attendees will enjoy cocktails, and dinner, plus a silent and live auction. Information: 303-832-2667.
You feel like singing. It seems like every May is like a new beginning. Glendale-Cherry Creek is alive with life, and all the birds are singing. The air is fresh, and flowers flourishing.
The bees are as happy as can be, and the birds are too. They seem to have so much to say, and so much to do. Eggs are hatching, babies are born, in this marvelous month of May.
With a warm wind blowing, we sink into spring with a mix of sunshine and showers. May is here with cheer and skies so clear, “Ne’er cast a cloud till May is out,” the saying goes.
— Glen Richardson
The Valley Gadfly can be reached at newspaper@glendalecherrycreek.com
