Black female composer's piece in spotlight for Pro Musica opener and other Boulder events for today

Lauren Farrauto, Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo.
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Nov. 19—Pro Musica Colorado Presents 'Apotheosis of the Dance': The season opener for the orchestra will pair Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 ("Apotheosis of the Dance") with Florence Price's "Piano Concerto in One Movement." Price, well-known in the '30s and '40s, was the first African-American female composer to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra, and Pro Musica will regionally premiere it with soloist Jennifer Hayghe. The show will also feature the world premiere of "The Hill of Three Wishes," by Ben Morris, the 2021 CU Composition Competition winner; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Mountain View United Methodist Church, 355 Ponca Place, Boulder; $5-$25; promusicacolorado.org.

Covet at Fox Theater: Covet started in 2014 as a bedroom project by guitarist Yvette Young. The band has released, "Currents," an acoustic EP, and two full-length albums, "Effloresce" and "Technicolor." The band has a new album in the works, which it will play songs from at the show; 8 p.m. Saturday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder; $22-$25; z2ent.com.

Gilmore Family Band at Kettle and Spoke: Grab a craft beer and check out this acoustic duo show featuring Shannon and Jason Gilmore; 5 p.m. Saturday, Kettle and Spoke Brewery, 2500 47th St., #12, Boulder; bandsintown.com.

Holiday Gallery — Art & Gifts: Featuring local artists, this pop-up art and gift gallery will be open for the holidays. Stop by to find unique, handcrafted items, like paintings, ceramics, sculptures, jewelry, ornaments, cards and more; 11 a.m. Saturday, The Village Shopping Center, 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; 303-579-6777.

Joe Hertler and The Rainbow Seekers at Roots: Michigan-based soul, funk and pop band Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers will get anyone on their feet and dancing. Boulder singer-songwriter Dave Tamkin, who has created his own unique style of rhythmic, acoustic sounds, will open the show; 8 p.m. Saturday, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St., Suite V3A, Boulder; $22; rootsmusicproject.org.

Jocelyn Medina Trio at St. Julien: Check out this jazz trio featuring vocals by Jocelyn Medina, Dawn Clement, on piano, and Jim Fricker, on bass; 6 p.m. Saturday, St. Julien, 900 Walnut St., Boulder; Free; bandsintown.com.

Lafayette's Poet Laureate Presents 'Tales of a Jaguar': Attend this workshop, presentation and poetry reading on the Native experience as told by Lafayette poet laureate and Indigenous Maya Chief, ZBassSpeaks. Learn and reflect upon the struggles of the First Nation, and celebrate the resiliency of culture and how it pushes the movements for Indigenous rights; 3 p.m. Saturday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; Free; cityoflafayette.com.

'Mixed Tape Trilogy — Stories of the Power of Music' Screening at eTown: "Mixtape Trilogy: Stories of the Power of Music" explores relationships between people who rarely meet — musicians and their fans. The director unpacks the music of folk-rock icons Indigo Girls, composer and pianist Vijay Iyer and rapper and activist Talib Kweli; 7 p.m. Saturday, eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder; $15; etown.org.

Community Holiday Gift Market at Museum of Boulder: Join Natural Highs, a substance abuse prevention peer mentor program, for its community craft fair; 1 p.m. Saturday, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder; $8-$10; eventbrite.com.

Ninja Sex Party at Boulder Theater: This popular comedic band has performed sold-out shows across the world, released over 50 music videos and 10 albums, garnered over 1.35 million YouTube subscribers and was Billboard's top-selling comedy artist of 2018; 8 p.m. Saturday, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder; $42-$45.50; z2ent.com.

Plant-Based Thanksgiving Cooking Demo at Luvin Arms: Chef Donna Marino and Cathy Schmelter, a registered dietitian nutritionist, will demonstrate how to make a delicious, plant-based Thanksgiving feast. Sample some of the prepared roasts available in stores, as well as some homemade favorites. This demo will be offered both in person and online; 4 p.m. Saturday, Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary, 3470 County Road 7, Erie; Free-$10; luvinarms.org.

The River Arkansas at Velvet Elk: The River Arkansas is a band made up of some top-notch musicians living along the Front Range. Fronted by Mike Clark, the band delivers a mixture of heartfelt country, blues, folk and Americana, inspired by the Arkansas River; 9 p.m. Saturday, Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder; $15; bandsintown.com.

Intergalactic Peace Jelly at BOCO Cider: Boulder-based rock band Intergalactic Peace Jelly will play as a duo set, bringing eccentric rock sound to BOCO Cider. The band will cover a lot of classic rock and current indie rock tunes; 6 p.m. Saturday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder; Free; bococider.com.

Rocky Mountain Chorale Presents 'Simple Gifts': After the struggles of the last two years, the Chorale, under the direction of Jimmy Howe, will present a concert of diverse music that brings into focus things taken for granted before the pandemic, as well as the things people were forced to see from new or different perspectives. "Simple Gifts" is a celebration of shared human experience; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder; $10-$50; rockymtnchorale.org.

Sphere Ensemble Presents 'Kaleidoscope': Sphere Ensemble's "Kaleidoscope" concert will focus on the wide range of American music, with composers from diverse backgrounds performing genres from classical to pop and arrangements written by Sphere musicians specifically for the group; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; $5-$40; sphereensemble.org.