Valley Gadfly
Welcome to April, the first full month of spring! No-fooling, despite starting with April Fool’s Day, this month features 30 days of blooming flowers, patio dining, and April showers.
April in Denver brings a distinct charm as the city awakens from winter. The weather can be quite variable, ranging from pleasant 70-degree sunny days to an occasional snowstorm.
With the soft laughter of April suns and the shadow of April showers, here are our choices for shopping, dining, and entertainment, so spring and happiness will come:
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera is back to thrill Denver audiences featuring Maria Bjornson’s original design. The beautiful, spectacular production is in DCPA’s Buell Theatre April 1, 7:30 p.m. Information: 720-865-4220.
Don’t miss the Los Angeles-based pop rock band Lany entertaining in the Mission Ballroom April 7, 7:30 p.m. Information: 720-577-6884.
Catch comedian, writer, and podcaster Charlie Berens playing at the Paramount Theatre April 11, 5 p. m. Information: 303-623-0106.
After a four-year wait, Uchiko has finally opened in Cherry Creek’s Ginny Williams space, featuring lunch and happy hour specials. Standout space has sunlit dining room, sushi bar, plus lively front bar. Information: 303-444-1922.
Looking for a special space for your special occasion? With an 8,600 sq. ft. ballroom, plus 360 degrees of high-definition screens Infinity Park Event Center will make your event distinctive. Information: 303-248-7100.
Chicago Indie rock band Ratboys and violinist Julia Steiner entertain at the Bluebird Theatre, April 13, 8 p. m. Information: 303-377-1666.
Hip hop duo Black Violin plays the violin and viola at the Paramount Theatre April 21, 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-623-0106.
Vocalist Lucia from Veracruz, Mexico, sings jazz, Latin, and pop at Dazzle, April 28, 8:30 p.m. Information: 303-839-5200.
Hear New York fashion designer Zang Toi at the Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show. Event raises funds for The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation as it honors type 1 heroes at the in the Sheraton Denver downtown hotel April 7, 11:30 a.m. Information: 303-863-1200.
April is the angel of months, the young love of the new year. It marks the transitional period when the Mile High City shakes off its winter slumber and slowly bursts into bloom.
The days grow warmer, the flowers start to blossom, and the promise of sunny afternoons fill the air. It’s a time to admire the majesty – and quirkiness – of Mother Nature.
Winter’s done, and April’s in the skies. A time for new hope. And of new energy to go after your goals and your dreams. Haven’t you heard the joke about April? April-ly not.
— Glen Richardson
The Valley Gadfly can be reached at newspaper@glendalecherrycreek.com.
