Arts and Entertainment

Working without a net poses a certain amount of risk — but also can provide a visceral thrill. A class in improv acting at Chatfield High School is teaching 25 students to trust their instincts and the ability to think on their feet.  

“It’s definitely challenging,” said Wren Schuyler, a Chatfield senior. “You have to have a bunch of ideas flowing through your mind at a million miles a minute at every moment.”

Art is often the truest expression of a culture.

And just like art, culture is constantly evolving, combining the traditions of the past with new influences, ideas and ways of expression.

To truly understand a culture, you can’t just look behind at its footprints. You have to look at the trail ahead as well.

The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will soon celebrate its 60th anniversary concert season.

And while many organizations reach similar milestones, this one is special to JSO, according to longtime violinist and spokeswoman Karen Pring. That’s because — save for a few paid employees — the group is made up solely of volunteers.

The Littleton Fine Arts Guild is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month with exhibits and events at the historic Depot Art Center.

The guild formed in 1962 as a place for community members to meet weekly and learn to paint. Membership in the guild is now open to all Littleton adults, pending approval of artwork by a panel of current members.