CLASSICAL MUSIC
With hundreds of albums to his credit and an almost nonstop performance schedule, it seems safe to say that James Galway is the most famous flutist in the world. He and his wife, Jeanne, also a flutist, will join the Colorado Symphony for a special concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets. The program will include Galway’s signature showpiece, François Borne’s “Carmen Fantasy.” Tickets are $20-$85. 303-623-7876 or coloradosymphony.org. | Kyle MacMillan
STAGE
This will be a great week to head down to the Denver Performing Arts Complex, for all three of the Denver Center Theatre Company’s compelling new offerings close Saturday. For those with a wicked sense of humor, there is Martin McDonagh’s deliciously macabre “The Pillowman,” about a writer who’s arrested after copycat killings mirror his children’s stories. It’s clever commentary on whether the violent tales we have told our children for centuries beget real violence. For the adventurous, the “Arabian Nights”-themed “1001” is an innovative thrill ride, and “King Lear” is a solid if straightforward epic for Shakespeare fans. While each is dark, ironically it is “The Pillowman” that plays out as the least graphic. It’s so chilling because most of its horrors are read, forcing you to use your imagination. Each of the three is a treat. Final performances 6:30 p.m. Monday- Wednesday, 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 1:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday. $36-$46 (303-893-4100, 866-464-2626, all King Soopers or denvercenter.org; 800-641-1222 outside Denver) | John Moore
MOVIES
It’s a sign of a rich movie when we can write a rave review of “Breach” and barely mention one of the more memorable factors in it, namely Laura Linney and another of her naturally appealing performances. “Breach” is the true story of FBI traitor Robert Hanssen (Chris Cooper) and his exposure through the investigations of younger agent Eric O’Neill (Ryan Phillippe). Linney plays O’Neill’s supervisor, a woman so dedicated to her work that she “can’t even have a cat,” as she puts it. Linney’s lonely, loyal, patriotic and anger-tinged efforts give “Breach” a good deal of its moral center. | Michael Booth
TELEVISION
TCM continues its celebration of Oscar-winning and -nominated films this month. Today’s lineup features best-score nominees: “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” (1954) at 11 a.m., “Paint Your Wagon” (1969) at 1 p.m. Tonight, the Fred Astaire-Cyd Charisse backstage satire “The Band Wagon” (1953) from a script by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, at 10 p.m. | Joanne Ostrow
VISUAL ARTS
Two concurrent shows, “30 x 30” and “Decades,” belatedly mark the 30th anniversary of Robischon Gallery, 1740 Wazee St. – a laudable accomplishment in a city that has not always been especially hospitable to contemporary art. It is possible to knock aspects of the two exhibitions, but the high quality of many of the individual works, the sheer magnitude of the combined offering and the noteworthy occasion it celebrates more than justify a visit. The shows continue through Feb. 24. 303-298-7788 or robischongallery.com. | Kyle MacMillan
DVD
“The U.S. vs. John Lennon” is an amiable, shaggy little documentary with a deceptive power: By reviving long-dormant images and interviews involving the most interesting Beatle, and one of the most fascinating men of his time, the filmmakers bring forward a ghost that haunts you for weeks afterward. The movie tells the sordid tale of the Nixon administration’s efforts to deport Lennon from his adopted New York home because of minor immigration violations. That court case is not dramatic enough to carry the movie, but Lennon’s charisma certainly is. In little-seen press conferences and TV footage, Lennon comes across as both a deep thinker and a shallow manipulator of the media, when it suited his purposes. Credit David Leaf and John Scheinfeld for resurrecting a hero for modern times. | Michael Booth
POPULAR MUSIC
The news hit the jam-band community hard. Bill Nershi announced that he’s leaving the String Cheese Incident after the band’s summer shows. The singer-guitarist has led SCI for more than a dozen years, and the official line is that Nershi wants to focus on other musical projects – which is good news for fans of his side project, Honkytonk Homeslice. It’s a back-to-basics group that started one night just pickin’ around a camp with his wife, Jil, and friend Scott Law. Look for the Colorado band to be more prominent in coming months, starting with a big slate of shows throughout the state this week, including Samana in Vail on Wednesday, the Aggie in Fort Collins on Thursday, Cervantes in Denver on Friday, the Fox in Boulder on Saturday and the Stage Stop in Rollinsville on Feb. 25. More: honkytonkhomeslice.com. | Ricardo Baca
NIGHT LIFE
Painted canvases and twisting sculptures usually spring to mind when one thinks of art exhibitions. But by its definition art is so much more than that, as evidenced by the 11th Annual Artopia event. Dance, music, fashion, culinary treats and even cocktails fall under the umbrella of art. Artopia assembles the best up-and-coming examples of these, including music from Meese and Future Jazz Project, artwork from Photo Martini Club, and fashion from The Fabric Lab and Betsey Johnson. Proceeds will benefit Project Angel Heart, which promotes dignity and self-sufficiency for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Saturday at Vinyl, 1082 Broadway, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., all-inclusive tickets are $35 in advance, $45 at the door, 303-296-7744. | John Wenzel
