'ASCENT -- A Boulder Soundwalk' and other events for today
Jun. 19—Today
"ASCENT — A Boulder Soundwalk": Experience music as never before with "ASCENT: A Boulder Soundwalk," an interactive sound installation composed by Divya Maus and performed by Ars Nova Singers. Installed in Boulder's Scott Carpenter Park, this active and immersive nature concert invites listeners to move with the music as they explore the sonic landscape on a self-guided soundwalk; 7 a.m. Monday, Scott Carpenter Park, 1505 30th St., Boulder; free; arsnovasingers.org.
"Colorful Colorado" art exhibit: "Colorful Colorado" pays homage to the diverse and vibrant culture of the state. All artwork displayed showcases the spirit and essence of Colorado. Experience great art while enjoying a glass of fine wine; 11 a.m. Monday, R Gallery + Wine Bar, 2027 Broadway, Boulder; free; rgallery.art.
Drop-in figure drawing in NoBo: Bring your own easel, or use ours, for this facilitated, uninstructed figure drawing with a nude fine arts model who does short, uninstructed poses. All skill levels and mediums are welcome; 1 p.m. Monday, NoBo Art Center, 4929 Broadway, #E, Boulder; $25; artofmodeling.org.
Under the Sea dance camp: Using underwater imaginations, little dancers will explore many styles of dance. Fun crafts and props will be created by the dancers for a performance Thursday to showcase what they have learned over the week; 9 a.m. Monday, Kinesis Dance, 635 S. Broadway, Unit D, Boulder; $150; kinesisdance.com.
Upcoming
Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin at Chautauqua Auditorium: Two of a generation's favorite singer-songwriters, Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin, come together onstage for a special evening. Cohn, a Grammy Award winner for his soulful ballad "Walking in Memphis," and Colvin, winner of the Grammy Award's Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Sunny Came Home," welcome fans into their decades-long friendship for a night of songs and stories; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Chautauqua Auditorium, 198 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder; $40-$53; z2ent.com.
Seán Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band at Etown: Celebrate the spirit of unity with a night of interactive, soul-stirring music from Seán Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band. Experience heart-expanding ancient mantras and global chants given new voice through dynamic songs that merge conscious lyrics and New Orleans roots, rock, gospel and world grooves; 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Etown, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder; $30-$45; eventbrite.com.
Nina de Gramont and David Gessner book signing: Join Nina de Gramont and David Gessner for a celebration of the work and life of their friend, Mark Spitzer, author of "Monster Fishing: Getting Caught in the Ethics of Angling." They will also speak about and sign their new books "The Christie Affair" and "A Traveler's Guide to the End of the World"; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
Boulder Evening Optimist Club: The Boulder Evening Optimist Club's mission is to plan, develop and implement projects, fundraisers and other activities within the Boulder community and to work with youth; 6 p.m. Tuesday, Greenwood and Myers Mortuary, Second Floor Conference Room, 2969 Baseline Road, Boulder; free.