MOVIES
More confection than perfection, Woody Allen’s new comedy “Scoop” often delights. Headed for the hereafter, Fleet Street scribe Joe Strombel (Ian McShane)gets the tip of a lifetime on the identity of London’s Tarot Card Killer. But how does a journalist headed to Hades get a story in the headlines? Well, this one finds an unlikely medium in one Sondra Pransky, an American journalism student on vacation. Writer-director Allen plays the cheesy magician who accidentally facilitates their meeting, and reluctantly helps Scarlett Johansson’s Sondra. It may be lite, but it’s the right fluff for summer. | Lisa Kennedy
CLASSICAL MUSIC
An American premiere. An unusual program. And a top-notch soloist. All that will be part of an Aspen Chamber Symphony concert at 6 p.m. Friday in the Harris Music Tent as part of the continuing Aspen Music Festival. Internationally recognized violinist Hilary Hahn will join the orchestra for Carl Goldmark’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 28. Tickets are $64. 970-925-9042 or aspenmusicfestival.com.| Kyle MacMillan
TELEVISION
“Mystery!” at 9 p.m. on Channel 6 features “Inspector Lewis,” starring Kevin Whatley and Laurence Fox. While everything else is in reruns, Inspector Robert Lewis and his younger colleague investigate the death of an American college student. Inspector Morse is gone, but five years later his former sidekick is now policing the English university city of Oxford. | Joanne Ostrow
STAGE
“A Year With Frog and Toad” falls somewhere between children’s and adult theater, having broken through on Broadway with three 2004 Tony nominations. It’s based on Arnold Lobel’s Newbery Medal-winning characters – the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad. The Evergreen Players’ staging is notable for the inventive set designed by Tom Ward of Aspen. Final performances 2 p.m. today and Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m. Friday, and 4:30 p.m. Saturday at 27608 Fireweed Drive. $8-18 (303-674-4934 or evergreenplayers.org). | John Moore
VISUAL ARTS
Sue Coe came to prominence in the 1980s with artworks that offered raw- edged social commentary. Her name has faded some, but the artist is still as busy as ever. Opening Thursday at the Emmanuel Gallery on the Auraria campus will be selections from a series titled “Sheep of Fools,” which explores the relationship between humans and animals. The exhibition will continue through Sept. 8. Admission is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. 303-556-8337 or emmanuelgallery.org. | Kyle MacMillan
POPULAR MUSIC
When Tim McGraw and his wife, Faith Hill, bring their Soul 2 Soul tour to the Pepsi Center on Wednesday, it will be more than just another country music concert. It will be a spectacular, both in production, which will be off the charts, and music, as both McGraw and Hill have enough hits for their own individual headlining arena shows. The two have such impressive pull that this show was sold out months ago, but, surprisingly, the tickets aren’t absolutely outrageous at online sites such as eBay, where you can still score two tickets for about $100. | Ricardo Baca
NIGHT LIFE
Lots of folks will head to the multiplex to see “Miami Vice” this weekend, but what if you want a little of that sunglasses and yacht action here at home? Vinyl has your answer. Tonight Bacardi is sponsoring “The White Party” at the South Broadway nightclub, a return to all things sunny, cool and slightly seedy. To celebrate the release of “Miami Vice,” the “party of the season” requires appropriate attire – meaning white South Beach chic. Think silk Ts, white sport coats, lots of hair gel and no socks. Two-day stubble optional. Doors at 8 p.m. 1082 Broadway. 21 and up. | John Wenzel
