Arts in the Afternoon Music of Nat King Cole

Critically-acclaimed singer/entertainer/actor Leonard Barrett Jr. pays tribute in story and song to the legendary Nat “King” Cole. Songs include “Straighten up and Fly Right,” “Route 66,” “Mona Lisa,” “Caravan,” and “When I Grow Too Old to Dream.”

Arts in the Afternoon is a monthly hour-long program that usually takes place once a month on a Wednesday afternoon at 1:30pm. The series features some of the finest classical, jazz, opera, and other musicians from the metro Denver area. Each show includes a significant educational component, with the professional musicians or their narrators sharing historical and artistic insights about the music they play. You can enjoy complimentary refreshments and conversation with artists after each performance.