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LONE TREE ARTS CENTER
Join us for our 5th Anniversary Season!
FRONT RANGE THEATER CENTER
Castle Rock Players continues to offer high quality live theatre by and for adults, seniors and youth
ROVER RALLY
The competition is one-of-a-kind that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and inspire the minds of kids aged 1 to 99.
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The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Duplicity by N.K. Traver
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The Lone Tree Arts Center:
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fter four short years, the Lone Tree Arts Center (LTAC) has established a reputation for presenting distinctive programs that reach deeply into our community, allowing us to touch the lives of over 50,000 people in 2014. From soldout concerts, to rehearsals and business and community meetings (over 150 in 2014 alone), to intimate programs designed for special audiences, LTAC programs are growing rapidly in reach and stature, and recognition of our programs has spread throughout the metro Denver area. The upcoming 2015-16 season features two self-produced theatrical works (one a regional premiere and one a world premiere), a long roster of national and international touring performers, continued collaborations with the Colorado Symphony and the Colorado Ballet, new collaborations with the Boulder Philharmonic and Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, and the Denver area launch of the popular National Geographic Live! Speakers Series. LTAC also specializes in serving our youngest audiences. Each season 10,000 children and families attend over 50 different performances and programs including: Seedlings, designed to introduce children from 1 – 4 years of age to live performance, arts and science experiences. Parents, grandparents and caregivers join their youngsters for this monthly program. Passport to Culture, for children from 4 – 10 years of age, provides families with elementary age children an opportunity to discover the arts and other cultures together through live performance. LTAC’s student matinee program, serving 7,000 children from across the south metro area each year. Senior programs at LTAC reach 3,200 attendees a year, including independent living seniors and residents of over 20 different senior
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living communities and groups from across the metro Denver area. Arts in the Afternoon takes place on Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. Featuring professional musicians in many genres, each concert also includes a significant educational component. The concert is followed by complimentary refreshments post-show and the opportunity to talk directly to the musicians about their work. Senior matinees of our theatrical shows were nearly all sell-outs in 2014.These performances, also scheduled on Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m., are full-scale performances of our Main Stage productions. LTAC’s newest programs, SF Family Tree, are designed for children, families and individuals living with cognitive, intellectual or developmental disabilities. Working in conjunction with community partners such as Developmental Pathways, Jewish Family Services, Wellspring, the Autism Society and others, we provide sensory friendly live arts experiences for everyone to enjoy together in a welcoming, judgment-free audience environment. LTAC’s main stage theatre, as well as our spacious event hall are also available for community and business rentals. From corporate gathering to presentations to weddings, our professional staff and attention to detail will ensure your next event is one-of-a-kind. Coming up next, Tunes on the Terrace is LTAC’s outdoor summer concert series, featuring great concerts under the stars with a wide variety of artists. New for summer 2015, we’ll have local, family friendly comedian Sam Adams on the line up as well as talented musicians both local and national. LTAC’s full 2015-16 season offerings and rental information can be found online at www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or call 720-509-1000.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES Tuesday, May 5..............................Big Bubble Circus SOLD OUT! Friday, May 8....... Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra: Carmina Burana Wednesday, May 13....................................... Jazz in the Afternoon May 15-16............................................. Fancy Nancy: The Musical Sunday, May 17........ Colorado Symphony: Brandenburg Concertos Saturday, June 20............................... Dan Trainor’s Afrosippi Band featuring Erica Brown Tuesday, June 23............................................ Soundscapes of Japan Saturday, June 27....................................Jazz Vocalist Kathy Kosins Friday, July 10................Switchback: American Roots & Celtic Soul
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Saturday, July 25.......................................... Comedian Sam Adams with Rachel and the Ruckus
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n 1997, several Castle Rock community leaders with interests in the performing arts formed a collaborative theater company whose purpose was to introduce high quality productions and educational programming to the Castle Rock and Douglas County communities. With the shared cultural vision, theatrical experience and artistic management Castle Rock Players was established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. In recent years, Castle Rock Players has expanded its reach all along the Front Range area and continues to offer high quality live theatre by and for adults, seniors and youth and is enjoying a new vitality in their partnership with our community and therefore in 2009 changed its name to Front Range Theatre Company. They believe that this change better reflects the communities whom they serve. At the foundation of this undertaking is a theatre company that has already offered many years of “Pinch me – am I in Castle Rock?” theatre. Add to this energetic, working Board and Staff Members consisting of seasoned theatre professionals, entrepreneurs, developers, designers, community activists; and all of them are committed to having a vibrantly healthy community theatre here on the Front Range. Their desire to keep ticket prices accessible to all means that performance revenues cover only a small percentage of the costs associated with a theatre company of this quality. They depend on the generosity of many businesses, individuals, and foundations to bring this plan to life. They, along with the Board of Directors, have each made a personal and financial commitment to see quality live theatre be written into Douglas County area history. Won’t you please stand with them? There are many ways to contribute and Support Front Range Theatre as they grow and continue to fulfill on their Mission and Vision. Please join them online at www.crplayers.org.
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arker is home to an exciting new type of community event, the Rover Rally. It’s a wildly entertaining robotics competition and hands-on expo that is free and open to the public. It starts at 10am on May 16th in the Mainstreet Center parking lot in downtown Parker. Bring the whole family! Reserve tickets and get more info at www. TheRoverRally.com. THE COMPETITON The competition is one-of-a-kind that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and inspire the minds of kids aged 1 to 99. A “rover” is another word for an autonomous vehicle...a vehicle that drives itself with the help of sensors and a programmed controller. There are three events in the Rover Rally. The first two events, Barrel Race and Closest To The Pin, are autonomous events that will have robots competing for speed and accuracy. The final
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adrenaline-charged event is the Long Jump...a battle for distance off a 3 foot tall launch ramp. Our top local skateboarders will compete in the Long Jump for an epic battle of Skater vs. Robot. As if robotic cars aren’t awesome enough, the Rover Rally places equal emphasis on creativity as it does on technical merit. On the surface of these brilliant bots will be a custom-designed shell that will be amazing, hilarious and totally irresistible. The local businesses are even getting involved by sponsoring teams to create wild designs that suit their business. If you bring pets or toddlers, you’ll need to keep them on a leash. :) THE HANDS-ON EXPO A wide array of exhibits will offer fun handson experiences for attendees, including LEGOs, robotic toys, 3D printing, robotics team demos, R/C cars and more!
THE PHILOSPHY The Rover Rally is the brainchild of Brian Dickman of Deep Space. After a long career in the software industry, he created Deep Space in downtown Parker to enrich the technical and creative environment in our community. The Rover Rally was designed to be accessible to beginners of all ages. He created classes offered at the PACE center and hosted months of classes and clubs where mentors helped to get more first-timers ready for the competition. The creative part of the event is designed to make technology fun and approachable for all ages. This event will create that magic moment that inspires a bright and exciting future for some young engineers and inventors-to-be. Brian Dickman brian@deepspace.me | 303-810-2318 www.deepspace.me | www.TheRoverRally.com
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BOOKENDS The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion How does a socially-challenged genetics professor find the perfect wife? He launches the wife project, complete with an extensive questionnaire to weed out imperfect candidates. Don Tillman describes himself as simply having his brain wired differently and finds comfort in an extensive schedule, which he follows daily. As he works on his wife project, his friends Gene and Claudia try to give him guidance in his search. When Don meets Rosie, however, his scheduled days turn upside down. PAM: Becky, I have been looking at this book for some time and was excited to read it. It is a quirky story with unique characters, although it took me a little while to connect with them. Did you find the same or did you find connections right away? BECKY: I like oddball characters and connected to Don right away. He reminds me of Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory so he grabbed my attention from the beginning. Although, I can see how Don can be hard to connect with as he is very black and white while viewing people and situations. It could make him seem cold but I think that if you give this book a little time then you can’t help but see his huge heart. What did you think about his friend Gene? PAM: I had warring feelings about Gene. I loved the way he and his wife accepted and included Don, regardless of his lack of social skills. However, his laissez-faire attitude about his marriage made me frustrated during the story. His patient and forgiving wife was so helpful with Don and his “project.” Did you enjoy their connection?
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BECKY: I did. She was very supportive and motherly towards Don. Claudia had great advice for him and genuine concern for his success in all facets of his life. However, I feel that Don’s lack of social skills often caused her some grief. She had an “open” marriage with Gene, and Don would often share information with little tact. Yet, she had nothing but love for Don. What did you think about Don’s multiple page survey for potential dates? What would your response had been if Mike presented you with such a document? PAM: What a great question! Don produced a long survey to try to streamline his search for a wife. He hoped to eliminate “candidates” that were not
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a perfect match for him through this very detailed questionnaire. At first, before we get to know Don, I can honestly say that I was offended. I would certainly have put the questionnaire through the paper shredder if Mike had handed me one to complete. Of course, after getting to know him I would have filled it out, no matter how long! Gene decides to “help” Don by processing all of the surveys that are submitted. When Rosie enters his office, he assumes Gene sent her after approving a survey and he immediately makes a date with her. What was your first impression of Rosie? BECKY: From the beginning she seems like a lady we would be friends with. She was quite the opposite of Don with her casual demeanor and spunky attitude. We meet Rosie within the first 40 pages of the book and the title already gives us the clue about who this book is about. Were you disappointed that the author made this fact so obvious early in the story? PAM: It didn’t bother me that the author introduced Rosie early in the story because her character was so unique with many layers. She certainly kept Don on his toes! Don was used to everything being precise and consistent in his daily life. He even ate the same exact thing on the same day each week. Rosie shook his well laid plans right from the start. As the author takes us through their first date, it was certainly a comedy of errors. Did you enjoy reading about this through Don’s perspective? BECKY: I find his perspective to everyday events to be amusing. The restaurant has a dress code and he is adamant that his Gore-Tex jacket is far superior to the dinner jacket that is required. Most men would simply comply with the rules and move on. Don however, is ready to stand his ground and plead his case. It is during this event that we see a glimpse into a different side of Don. Previously in the day, he discovers that no reservations are available for the time he is to meet Rosie. This intelligent man quickly hacks into the restaurant’s software and makes a VIP reservation. Later in the story there are other situations for which he bends the rules to fulfil his own agenda. Why do you think that he feels justified to manipulate the system? PAM: Don has a different way of looking at things. He makes decisions based on the facts he has and in his mind the choice is logical, therefore acceptable. I bet if someone asked him he wouldn’t classify his decisions as right or wrong, but rather as necessary or not. This aspect of his character made him more likeable after
becoming acquainted with him throughout the story. During his first date with Rosie, Don decides she doesn’t meet the parameters he has set for his wife. However, he commits to helping her try to find her real father. This becomes a very complicated and challenging project, but Don is determined to see it through. This brings about many adventures for the pair. Did you love when Don worked as a bartender for a function to try to further their “investigation?” BECKY: Although Rosie doesn’t fit his parameters he has a beautiful line early in the book. I have heard the word stunning used to describe women, but this was the first time I had actually been stunned by one. Clearly his heart felt differently! In an effort to collect, and then sample DNA, Rosie and Don become bartenders for an evening. This was the first time that we saw Don comfortable in a social setting. He was attentive and funny, while in constant pursuit of his goal. It was fun to see him let go a little bit and fit into a social setting with such success. Do you think that the second book, The Rosie Effect would be as enjoyable as this one or did you get your fill of quirky Don? PAM: I think it would be interesting to see Don evolve as his experiences diversified during the story. Perhaps we will follow him in his next adventure, but for now we must say goodbye to Don. Where will you take us next month, Becky? BECKY: We are going to Afghanistan to learn about the lives of two women from different centuries. Join us as we read The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi. See you next month!
LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT
Duplicity by N.K. Traver
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computer-hacking teen. The girl who wants to save him. And a rogue mirror reflection that might be the death of them both. In private, seventeen-year-old Brandon hacks bank accounts just for the thrill of it. In public, he looks like any other tattooed bad boy with a fast car and devil-may-care attitude. He should know: he’s worked hard to maintain that façade. With inattentive parents who move constantly from city to city, he’s learned not to get tangled up in things like friends and relationships. So he’ll just keep living like a machine, all gears and wires. Then two things shatter his carefully-built image: Emma, the kind, stubborn girl who insists on looking beneath the surface – and the small matter of a mirror reflection that starts moving by itself. Not only does Brandon’s reflection have a mind of its own, but it seems to be grooming him for something – washing the dye from his hair, yanking out his piercings, swapping his black shirts for… pastels. Then it tells him: it thinks it can live his life better, and it’s preparing to trade places. And when it pulls Brandon through the looking-glass, not only will he need all his ill-gotten hacking skills to escape, but he’s going to have to face some hard truths about who he’s become. Otherwise he’ll be stuck in a digital hell until he’s old and gray, and no one will even know he’s gone.
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onor those men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to guarantee your freedoms at the 6th Annual Memorial Day Veterans’ Service of Remembrance. This year’s event will be held on Monday, May 25, 2015, 10 AM at the Parker Cemetery on Parker Road.
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This event is a unique opportunity for our community to give honor and remembrance to those who have served our great nation. Representatives from local government and National Armed Services will be presenting their thoughts and inspiration on behalf of our fallen heroes. Families are welcome but come early as this free event fills up fast. For more information on this powerful event, please contact Steve Travino, owner of Ponderosa Valley Funderal Services, by email at info@ ponderosavalleyfunerals.com.
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