2011 Mon., Apr. 11, 6-9 PM WILD OKAPI MARIMBA BAND playing to benefit the Kenya Living Water Project which will take teenagers to Kenya to help construct a school and water system, at The Wildlife Experience art and wildlife museum, 10035 Peoria St., Parker, CO, 720 259-8381. There will be dinner, an IMAX showing of the The Living Sea, a chance to meet several Denver Bronco (yes, they are supporting this stellar event as well), and a private viewing of the museum including the new Africa exhibit. The event is FREE, but hopefully you'll feel moved to open your checkbook when you see what these young people are planning. If you can come, please register (so they know how much food to prepare!) at Event.TheVCT.org Sat., Apr. 16, 11AM - 2PM WILD OKAPI MARIMBA BAND at Wild Earth Saturday, a FREE event produced by Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, kicking off Earth Day/Week. There are science exhibits for kids of all ages, music and games, exhibits from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, free bike tune up (if you ride your bike), raptor exhibits, climbing wall, alternative energy exhibits, and much more. The fair goes from 10 - 4, and we'll play from 11 - 2. For more information, call (303) 258-0495 or visit www.wildbear.org. Sun., May 15, 2-4PM, TORNA IRISH BAND will play out doors at Blue Owl Books in Nederland to herald spring in the mountains (weather permitting). The music is FREE, the ice cream and picnic lunch is delicious and worth every penny - 276 Highway 119 in metropolitan Nederland, CO, 303 258-3695 for more info. Thurs., May 19 - Monday, May 23 - MOONS AND TUNES WILDERNESS RIVER TRIP will travel the San Juan River near Mexican Hat, UT. We'll bring our musical instruments and play in the sand amphitheaters of the Colorado Plateau. This year's trip has one space left, but get in touch with Bonnie if you're interested in next years trip. 303 258-7763 Sun., May 29, 11AM - 2 PM, WILD OKAPI MARIMBA BAND playing for the 1st anniversary of the opening of the Carousel of Happiness. Come ride the Carousel and join us on the patio for music and merriment (weather permitting). In the shopping center in Nederland, CO, 303 258-3457 for more info. Sun., June 5, 9-12 AM, BONNIE solo at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship morning worship services, 1241 Ceres Dr., Lafayette, CO. 303 665-4280 for more info. Sat., June 25, 11 - 12 AM, BONNIE solo at Nederland’s High Peaks Arts Fair, Downtown Nederland Sat., June 25, evening, BONNIE CAROL AND FRIENDS barn dance band at family picnic and dance in Evergreen. Tues., July 2 - Sat., July 16 music trip to Ireland! Sun, July 26, BONNIE with Cellist Beverly Lyne at a memorial service Sun., July 24, 3-5pm TORNA IRISH BAND will play out doors at Blue Owl Books in Nederland. The music is FREE, the ice cream and picnic lunch is delicious and worth every penny. 276 Highway 119 in metropolitan Nederland, CO, 303 258-3695 for more info. Sun., July 31, 7:30 - 8:45, TORNA IRISH BAND at Hemphill Center as part of Summer Fest at the YMCA of the Rockies, 2515 Tunnel Rd. in Estes Park, CO. FREE event. Call 800 777-9622 for more info Sat., Aug. 6, 3-4 pm, TORNA IRISH BAND at Carousel of Happiness Festival in the shopping center in Nederland.
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