February offers activities to lift our spirits as we navigate through cold mid-winter days. Gathering to learn more about living with wildlife, taking in a history lesson on Colorado’s involvement with the Civil War, or allowing yourself to be uplifted by musical performances are great options for entertainment and involvement.
Wild Aware Hosts February 20 Meet and Greet and Last Friday Coffees
Wild Aware, the local nonprofit focused on safety and respectful coexistence with our area wildlife, invites the community to an evening of celebration and connection at the Open Aware Meet & Greet on Thursday, February 20 at 6 pm at the Evergreen Brewery, 2962 Evergreen Parkway. Organizers promise great vibes, the chance to visit with the Wild Aware crew, and an opportunity to meet other wildlife lovers.
If you would like to learn about becoming a Wild Aware volunteer, the organization offers a series of Last Friday coffees at 9 am at the Evergreen Bread and Cocktail Lounge in Bergen Park. Gather with the Wild Aware team and current volunteers who will share their experiences and outline upcoming initiatives where community volunteers will play an essential part. For more information, go to wildaware.org.
History Writer to Discuss Colorado’s Role in the Civil War
Evergreen author John Steinle will deliver a presentation on Colorado’s role in the Civil War on February 23 from 2-4 pm at Conifer Historical Society and Museum on Barkley Road in Conifer. Steinle will speak about the military units formed, the forts that became today’s cities, and the diverse cultural backgrounds of the soldiers who fought side-by-side.
When the Civil War broke out in 1861, our state’s territorial government was firmly in Union hands, and multiple Colorado military units were formed within the Union Army. Forts were built that later grew into communities: Fort Morgan, Fort Collins, Fort Garland, and Fort Lyon. Fighting in the largest battles of the Civil War west of the Mississippi, Coloradans served alongside Hispanic, Native American, and African American Union troops. Steinle will discuss these dynamics, and the atrocities inflicted on Native Americans at the notorious Sand Creek Massacre. For tickets and more details, go to coniferhistoricalsociety.org.
Evergreen High School Theatre Presents “Legally Blonde: The Musical”
Evergreen High School invites the community to experience the fun, laughter and inspiration of “Legally Blonde: The Musical.” The story and song are centered around Elle Woods as she overcomes rejection and adversity with perseverance, confidence and her signature charm.
As part of this year’s production, Evergreen High School is supporting Resilience1220, a local nonprofit that provides free mental health services to youth ages 12–20. Proceeds from Friday night concessions will be donated to Resilience1220.
“Elle Woods’ journey is a perfect reminder of the importance of resilience and self-confidence,” said theatre teacher Lexi Knower. “We’re thrilled to spotlight this message while supporting a nonprofit that works tirelessly to empower and uplift local youth.”
Performances take place on February 27, 28 and March 1 at 6:30 pm with a matinee on March 1 at 1 pm. For tickets, go to tinyurl.com/yupenjse.
Evergreen Chamber Orchestra March 1 Performance Beckons Spring
Prelude to Spring, an orchestral program to encourage thoughts of a vibrant season, will be offered by the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra on Saturday, March 1 from 3-5 pm at Rockland Community Church along Mount Vernon Road in Golden. The concert, conducted by William Hill, will feature the mystical Macumba by Brazil’s Heitor Villa-Lobos, Ravel’s Ma mère l’Oye (the whimsical Mother Goose Suite) and a spotligh
performance by Colorado Symphony’s Concertmaster and Principal Violinist Yumi Hwang-Williams as soloist for Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major.
General admission is $30, tickets for attendees 65 and older are $25, $15 for high school and college students, $10 for ages 5-15, and free to children under the age of 5. Tickets are available at evergreenchamberorch.org.
