Things to Do in Pueblo March 10-24: ballet, birds and Benise, the Prince of Spanish guitar
Friday, March 10
Seder talk at Ascension Episcopal Church
420 W. 18th St. | 10 a.m. | Rabbi Michael Marks will explain the symbolism and importance of the Seder Meal to the Jewish faith. The event is free and open to the public.
Mountain Doctor program at local libraries
Giodone Library, 24655 U.S. Highway 50 E. | 1 p.m. | Program also will be held at 11 a.m. March 11 at Pueblo West Library, 298 S. Joe Martinez Blvd. and 3 p.m. March 24 at Barkman Library, 1300 Jerry Murphy Road. | Learn about "Doc" Susie Anderson, who moved to Frazier to heal herself of tuberculosis, and why she stayed there to work as a doctor for nearly a half-century.
Community Literacy Event at Rawlings Public Library
100 E. Abriendo | 2 p.m. | South Central Colorado Head Start will host fun activities for young kids and a story time. Various community agencies will be there to share resource information.
Performance art at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 6 p.m. | "Flow Rate," a performance art piece, will be created by Helen Dunn, Bob Marsh, Matte Refic and Julie Kim.
'Life Sucks' performance at Steel City Theater
241 S. Santa Fe Ave. | Doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner and cocktails, shows at 7:30 p.m. March 10, 11, 17 and 18; matinee shows at 1:30 p.m. March 11, 12, 18 and 19 | In this brash reworking of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya featuring a cast of professional actors, "Life Sucks" is about a group of old friends, ex-lovers, estranged in-laws and lifelong enemies who gather to grapple with life. Cost ranges from $12-$15. Get tickets and see the brunch and dinner menu at steelcitytheater.com.
Fish Fry at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
421 Clark St. | 6-9 p.m. | The Knights of Columbus will offer dine-in or take-out options. Dinner includes fish, coleslaw, a baked potato and roll. Cost is $10 for two fish or $8 for one fish. Desserts and soda also will be available for purchase. To-go orders can be placed with Jesus Chavira at 719-281-1241, or Peter Velasquez at 719-544-4419. Proceeds will benefit the church and council.
Saturday, March 11
Just Between Friends Kids Consignment event at Pueblo Convention Center
320 Central Main | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and again from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday | Kids gear and clothing consignment event offers everything you need for growing kids under one roof. Admission is $1.
Pueblo Home & Garden Show at Colorado State Fairgrounds
Palace of Agriculture, 1001 Beulah Ave. | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 11-12 | More than 100 vendors will showcase products and services that focus on remodeling, rebuilding and renovation ideas and products for homes, yards and other living spaces. Tickets are $5 at the door, while military and seniors pay $4 and children 18 and younger are admitted free.
Metal music at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | Local metal bands Apocalypse Born, Diskount Vodka and Skull Tomb will perform. All ages welcome. Cost is $10 at the door, or buy tickets online at blobackgallery.com.
Cinderella World Ballet Series at Pueblo Memorial Hall
1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | This enchanting story for all ages shares a wonderful dose of humor, the majesty of classical ballet and the promise of “happily ever after.” The show features a cast of 40 multinational professional ballet dancers, more than 150 hand-sewn costumes, richly detailed hand-crafted sets and the stunning transformation of a pumpkin that turns into a carriage. Tickets range from $35 to $95 and are on sale at pueblomemorialhall.com.
Sunday, March 12
A Synestete's Atlas at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 7-8 p.m. | This real-time cartographic improvisation uses projected, manipulated digital maps byEric Theise, in live collaboration with Bob Marsh’s Spontaneous Combustion Arts Performance Ensemble. There will be occasional strobing effects that may impact photosensitive viewers. Suggested donation is $5 to $10.
Tuesday, March 14
Birds of the Arkansas Corridor at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Friends of the Arkansas River will present the program from a historical to modern-day perspective. Event is free for friends members or $5 for nonmembers. RSVP at 719-252-5389.
Friday, March 17
Spanish Nights at Pueblo Memorial Hall
1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | Benise - Fiesta, is an Emmy-award winning guitar and dance show featuring "The Prince of Spanish Guitar" Benise and his dancers. Adventure through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming and more. The show features classic rock anthems from Led Zeppelin and AC/DC infused with Spanish guitar and dance to bring new interpretations to the audience. Tickets range from $28 to $78 and are available online at pueblomemorialhall.com.
Saturday, March 18
Saint Joseph Table at St. Joseph Catholic Church
1145 S. Aspen Road, Blende | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and again from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday | More than 60 families have made breads, cakes, cookies, pasta dishes and other items for display on Saint Joseph's Table, one of the largest tables in Pueblo. Included on the table are flowers, vegetables, fruits, colored eggs and decorated fish, but no meat, as the feast day is during Lent. The tradition of St. Joseph tables originated in Sicily as a way to thank and honor the saint for a bountiful harvest despite a long drought.
Friday, March 24
Donate to Skate event at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 2 p.m. and again 6-9 p.m. | Friends of the Skateboarding Arts will host live music by Aeturnum Miserae, Scrotus and P.I.D. All ages are welcome. Cost is $10.
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