Pink Martini are the brainchild of Thomas Lauderdale, who in the early 1990s was thinking of running for Mayoral office. But he slowly became frustrated and fascinated by the musical entertainment during political society events. So he formed Pink Martini to address this and make music that appeals to everyone, from liberals to conservatives, all over the world. Over 20 years later, they're still going strong!

Back again, The Colorado Symphony and its music director Brett Mitchell present a thrilling program comprised of movement-infused ballets and Rachmaninoff's astonishingly technical Third Piano Concerto. The evening kicks off with Natasha Paremski, one of Denver's most acclaimed pianists, as she takes on the technical and musical challenges of Rachmaninoff's formidable Third Piano Concerto, in what promises to be a thrilling performance.

Needing almost no introduction, multiple Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma is unarguably one of classical music's biggest star. The virtuoso performs all over the world to sold-out houses and remains one of the best-selling recording artists in the classical field. His versatility, energy, and pure love of creating and performing exquisite music make him a favorite for audiences of all ages.

Join your local orchestra as they present a screening of George Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan's 1980 sci-fi masterpiece, the second in the original Star Wars trilogy, with John Williams' unforgettable score played live in accompaniment. Regarded by many as the strongest entry in the franchise, The Empire Strikes Back sees the rebellion doing battle with the Galactic Empire once again.

LeAnn Rimes released her first hit, Blue, when she was just 13-years old, and has had a rocky path since with many awards and further Billboard-topping moments mixed in with some of the challenges of living the public eye. Perhaps best known for her Country crossover success with hits like How Do I and Can't Fight The Moonlight, the songstress is hitting the road and bringing along her hit-filled catalogue.