Colorado Ballet
Friday, March 20 at 6 p.m.

This Colorado Ballet performance offers audience members a lively introduction to the world of ballet through professionally performed excerpts from Coppélia, The Nutcracker, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Galatea (My Fair Lady). Suitable for all ages, and designed to spark curiosity and creativity, the program combines performance, storytelling, and interactive discussion to demonstrate how literature, music, and movement come together on stage. Audience members will gain insight into ballet technique and theatrical storytelling.

Location: TWRC Multipurpose Rooms (Spruce, Aspen, Burch & Cottonwood)

Banthom House
Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m.

Banthom House is a traditional Irish music band that also plays a mix of bluegrass and folk tunes. The band features Allegra Ludwig on fiddle and vocals, David Otto on mandolin and vocals, Aaron Vega on guitar, cajon, and vocals, and Brett Ambler on stand-up bass. The group of actor-musicians met while performing together in Denver’s musical theatre scene. Since their inception in 2020, they have played to venues and delighted audiences across Colorado. They also released their debut EP, Banthom House, in February of 2022. Boulder’s Daily Camera lauded the five-track mini-album as “showcasing the group’s palpable chemistry, stellar musicianship, and unadulterated passion for a genre that some would consider bygone,” and declared the band “a force to watch.”

Location: Thornton Arts & Culture Center (TACC)

Inside the Orchestra Quintet Performance
Friday, June 19 at 11 a.m.

Commemorate Juneteenth with Inside the Orchestra during an interactive 45-minute concert showcasing music by three Black composers. Performed by a violin, viola, cello, oboe (or flute), and trombone quintet, the program concludes with a 15-minute meet-and-greet where kids can talk with the musicians and ask questions. Designed especially for children ages 10 and under, this joyful experience is perfect for families discovering live music together.

Location: TWRC Multipurpose Rooms (Spruce, Aspen, Burch & Cottonwood)

Youth on Record
Friday, July 17 at 6 p.m.

Join us for an evening of live music from two talented young artists from Youth on Record’s Next Generation Booking which showcases emerging young artists from across Colorado who are part of Youth on Record’s artist development programs. These programs support the artistic and professional growth of the next generation of creatives while connecting them with community stages statewide. Come experience an unforgettable evening of live music while supporting young artists at the Thornton Community Center this July - all ages are welcome.

Location: Thornton Community Center (TCC) Indoor Multipurpose Room

CMDance
Friday, August 21 at 7 p.m.

Experience the vibrant history and infectious energy of social dance in this dynamic performance by CMDance. Founded in 1999, CMDance brings the rich cultural legacy of vernacular dance—including Swing, Jazz, and Blues—to life through world-class choreography and live music. This interactive showcase celebrates the universal power of dance to unite communities, honoring the diverse traditions that shaped these American art forms. Attendees of all ages are invited to get on their feet and join this unforgettable experience inside OZ Gallery!

Location: Thornton Arts & Culture Center (TACC)

Antonio Lopez Band
Friday, September 18 at 7 p.m.

Antonio Lopez is a weaver of sound, interlacing threads of folk, rock, finger-style guitar, and textures beyond. As a singer-songwriter, Lopez entwines his personal narrative with that of the greater whole. He believes that the common threads that unite us are stronger than the forces that divide us. Lopez and his band serve as your guide on a joyful journey through sonic landscapes. This is fertile folk rock from Colorado.

Location: Thorncreek Golf Course

Playground Ensemble
Friday, October 16 at 7 p.m.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with Denver-based Playground Ensemble's performance of Gabriela Ortiz’s ceremonial Altar de Muertos. This theatrical string quartet features water drums, traditional ankle rattles, and masks made by local Mexican artist, Josefina Calzada. Hosted inside an intimate gallery space, enjoy music and refreshments surrounded by local artist, Cal Duran’s exhibition, “Muertos: A Journey of Life and Death as One” on display in its debut week. Attendees are invited to honor loved ones by bringing an offering for the ofrenda before the show.

Location: Thornton Arts & Culture Center (TACC)