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Annual Lighting of Denver's City & County Building
Dec 3- Dec 31 and Jan 10 - Jan 25; 303-534-6161.

The Denver City & County Building is decorated with 40,000 floodlights each holiday season and is regarded as the largest outdoor lighting display in the nation.

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Something To Discover

Leadville: Victorian Home Tour and Brunch
Dec. 6: 800-933-3901.

For 20 years running, several Leadville residents decorate their homes Victorian-style and open them up to the public during one weekend in December. Dozens of residents are involved in decorating, preparing food and coordinating the annual event. Photo courtesy of Greater Leadville/Lake County Chamber of Commerce.

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Denver - Ongoing Events

"Charlotte's Web"
Thru Nov. 21: Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200.

"The Honky Tonk Angels"
Thru Nov. 23: 7:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 1 p.m. Wed., Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200.

25th Festival of Trees
Nov. 15 - 30: Wildlife Experience Museum, Denver. 303-433-2882.

Winterfest
Nov. 21 - Jan. 1: Larimer Square, Denver. www.denver.org. 800-COLORADO.

Denver Christkindl Market
Nov. 28 - Dec. 21: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Noon - 6 p.m. Sun., Denver Pavilions, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-260-6000.

Wild Lights
Nov. 28 - Dec. 31: 5 - 9 p.m., Denver Zoo, Denver. www.denverzoo.org, 303-376-4800.

The Nutcracker
Nov. 29 - Dec. 28: Denver. 303-837-8888.

17th Art Market Show and Sale
Dec. 4 - 14: Lower Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200.

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Ongoing Exhibits

Ship Model Exhibition
Thru Nov. 8: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Rockler Woodworking, Denver. 303-756-7883 or 719-481-9633.

Frank Sampson Retrospective
Thru Nov. 16: Lower Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200.

Debbie Masuoka Exhibit
Thru Nov. 23: Upper Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200.

Gary Paul and Ken Nack Exhibit
Thru Nov. 23: Theater Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200.

"Lighter Than Air: Gauze Robes from China"
Thru Nov. 30: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000.

Latin Jazz: La Combinacion Perfecta
Nov. 1 - Jan. 25: Both galleries, Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, Longmont. 303-651-8374.

14th Blossoms of Light
Dec. 1 - 31: 6 - 9 p.m., Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3500.

"The Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular"
Dec. 2 - 28: Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200.

"Frederic Remington: The Color of Night"
Dec. 13 - Mar. 14: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000.

"Embroidered Memories: The Applique Tapestries of Arlette Rose Gosiewski"
Dec. 13 - May 9: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000.

David Taylor Dance Theatre's "The Nutcracker"
Dec. 13 - 23: Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood. 303-987-7876.

Debbie Masuoka: Big Hare Ceramic Sculpture
Thru Dec. 31: Upper Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org. 720-898-7200.

Fabric of Their Lives: Quilts by Men
Thru Jan. 3: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon. - Sat., Gallery I, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, www.rmqm.org, 303-277-0377.

Colors of Guatemala: Works by Central American Quilter Priscilla Bianchi
Thru Jan. 3: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon. - Sat., Gallery I, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, www.rmqm.org, 303-277-0377.

"El Greco to Picasso from The Phillips Collection"
Thru Jan. 4: (special exhibition ticket required), Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000 or 1-888-903-0278.

"Visions of America"
Thru Jan. 23: Lakewood Civic Center South Gallery, Lakewood. 303-987-7876.

"Chinese Art of the Tang Dynasty from the Sze Hong Collection"
Thru Jan. 25, 2004: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000.

A Family: Portraits by Jim Torok
Thru Mar. 24: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000.

Our Beautiful Heritage: A Journey Into Light & Color
Thru May 14: adius Gallery inside Heritage Center Visitor Center, Lakewood. 303-987-7850.

Full Frontal: Contemporary Asian Artists from the Logan Collection
Thru May 23: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000.

New Classics
Thru Dec. 31, 2004: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000.

20th Century Design: Breaking All the Rules
Thru Dec. 31, 2004: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000.

The Harmsen Collection: A Colorado Legacy
Thru Dec. 31, 2004: Denver Art Museum, Denver. www.denverartmuseum.org. 720-865-5000.

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Denver and Foothills

"Starry Western Night"
Nov. 1: Art for the Mt. Community, Lakehouse, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org, 303-679-8999.

Wayne Francis, world-class ventriloquist
Nov. 1: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center, Castle Rock. 303-660-6799.

Antique/Collectible Show
Nov. 1 - 2: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun., National Western Complex, Denver. www.BuchananMarkets.com, 405-478-4050.

Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats
Nov. 6: Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood. 303-987-7876.

Free Day at Denver Zoo
Nov. 7: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Zoo's 107th birthday, Denver. www.denverzoo.org, 303-376-4800.

6th Gifts for Yule
Nov. 7 - 8: 12 - 6 p.m. Fri., 9 - 4 p.m. Sat., Turnverein (formerly the Mammoth), Denver. 303-715-9016.

39th Holiday Gift & Garden Market
Nov. 7 - 9: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Admission Free during this event, Botanic Gardens, Denver. www.botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3500.

Veteran's Day Parade
Nov. 8: 10 a.m., Downtown Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-283-1800.

Conifer Neighbors & Newcomers Holiday Boutique
Nov. 8: Conifer High School, Conifer. 303-679-6593.

Craft Show
Nov. 15: Elks Lodge, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org, 303-674-4767.

Winterfest Craft Show
Nov. 15: High School, Evergreen. www.evergreenarts.org, 303-674-4625.

Wines in the Woods
Nov. 15: The Pines at Genesee, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org, 303-674-9142.

Lila Downs Concert
Nov. 15: 7:30 p.m., DU Newman Center's Gates Concert Hall, Denver. www.du.edu/newmancenter, 303-871-2336.

3rd Art on Ice Sculpting Competition
Nov. 22: Noon - 6 p.m., Larimer Square, Denver. www.larimerarts.org, 303-685-8143.

Light Up Larimer! & Art on Ice
Nov. 22: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Larimer Square, Denver. www.larimerarts.org, 303-685-8143.

Graham Ashton Brass Ensemble
Nov. 22: Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood. 303-987-7876.

Cowboy Christmas Ball
Nov. 22: Golden. 303-279-3113.

"All That Glitters"
Nov. 22: Mt. Vernon Country Club, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org, 303-838-8031.

Free Day at Denver Zoo
Nov. 26: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Zoo, Denver. www.denverzoo.org, 303-376-4800.

Antique/Collectible Show
Nov. 29 - 30: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun., National Western Complex, Denver. www.BuchananMarkets.com, 405-478-4050.

"Just Imagine" Evergreen Children's Chorale
Dec. 4 - 7: Center/Stage, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org, 303-674-9004.

Holiday Walk Christmas décor from yesteryear
Dec. 5: Hiwan Homestead Museum, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org, 303-674-6262.

Downtown Evergreen Holiday Walk & Tree Lighting
Dec. 5: Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org, 303-674-3412.

XCEL Energy Parade of Lights
Dec. 5 - 6: 8 p.m. Fri., 6 p.m. Sat., Downtown Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-534-6161.

Felix Hell Organ Concert
Dec. 5 - 6: 7:30 p.m., DU Newman Center's Hamilton Recital Hall, Denver. www.du.edu/newmancenter, 303-871-2336.

Mountain Community Handbell Coalition "Holiday JuBELLee"
Dec. 6: Church of the Hills, free concert, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org, 303-674-2460.

28th TubaChristmas Concert
Dec. 7: 12 - 4 p.m., Larimer Square, Denver. www.larimerarts.org, 303-685-8143.

Rocky Mountain Road Runners
Dec. 7: 9 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 720-865-1130.

Pfizer Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk
Dec. 7: Washington Park, Denver. 303-756-8622.

Chamber Holiday Gala & Auction
Dec. 8: 6 - 11 p.m., Mt. Vernon Country Club, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org, 303-674-3412.

"Sock Hop Tea"
Dec. 8: Hiwan Homestead Museum, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org, 303-674-6262.

Holiday Gala & Auction
Dec. 8: Mt. Vernon Country Club, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org, 303-674-3412.

Da Vinci Quartet
Dec. 9: 5 p.m., Byers-Evans House Museum, Denver. www.dvq.org, 303-620-4933.

"Heartwarming Holidays"
Dec. 11 - 14: Evergreen Chorale at Center/Stage, Evergreen. www.evergreenchorale.org, 303-674-4002.

Luminarias de Santa Fe
Dec. 12: Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-534-8342.

Winter Holiday Concert, Evergreen Chorale
Dec. 12 - 14: Evergreen. www.evergreenchorale.org, 303-674-4002.

Open House
Dec. 13: Hiwan Homestead Museum, Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org, 303-674-6262.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
Dec. 14: 10 a.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-756-8622.

Colorado Children's Chorale "A Colorado Christmas"
Dec. 19: 7:30 p.m., Ranum Theatre, Westminster. www.wcas.org, 303-429-1999.

Resolution 5K Run/Walk
Dec. 31: 6 p.m., Washington Park, Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-635-2815.

"Skate the Lake"
Dec. 31: Evergreen. www.evergreenchamber.org, must purchase tickets in advance: 303-674-3412.

New Year's Fireworks Downtown
Dec. 31: Downtown Denver. www.denvergov.org/event, 303-478-7878.

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Front Range

26th Artisans Collection Show and Sale
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1: 12 - 7 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., Lincoln Center Canyon West Room, Fort Collins. 970-482-1026 or 970-482-7172.

Choice City Singers & Friends "Doin' The Sing Thing"
Nov. 1: 7 p.m., Rialto Theatre, Loveland. 970-962-2120.

Takács Encore Series
Nov. 3: 7:30 p.m., Grusin Music Hall, Imig Music Building, Boulder, www.cuconcerts.org, 303-492-8008.

21st Great Christmas Hall of Trees
Nov. 7 - 12: Fort Collins. www.colorado.com, 970-221-6735.

Wynton Marsalis Concert
Nov. 10: 7:30 p.m., Macky Auditorium, Boulder, www.cuconcerts.org, 303-492-8008.

Flatirons Mineral Club Gem & Mineral Show
Nov. 14 - 16: 12 - 7 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun., Elks Lodge, Boulder. 303-530-3826.

Catch the Glow Christmas Parade
Nov. 28: Estes Park. www.colorado.com, 800-44-ESTES.

Northern Colorado Wood Carvers Competition & Sale
Nov. 28 - 29, 11:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri.; 9: a.m. - 4: p.m. Sat. 970-224-9516.

Cranberry Pops "Caroling, Caroling Near and Far"
Nov. 29 - 30: 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Lincoln Center, Fort Collins. 970-221-6730.

Christmas Tree Lighting
Nov. 29: Downtown Georgetown. 303-569-2555.

Christmas Tree Lighting
Nov. 29: Downtown Idaho Springs. 303-567-4382.

Holiday Festival 2003
Dec. 5 - 7: 7:30 p.m., 5 & 7:30 p.m. Fri., 4 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., 4 p.m. Sun., Macky Auditorium, Boulder, www.cuconcerts.org, 303-492-8008.

Historic Homes for the Holiday Tour
Dec. 6 - 7: Boulder. www.colorado.com, 303-444-5192.

44th Historic Georgetown's Christmas Market
Dec. 6 - 7, 13 - 14: Downtown Georgetown. 303-569-2840.

Madrigal Feaste
Dec. 12 - 14: UNC Ballroom, Greeley. 1-800-315-ARTS.

Christmas at Hamill House
Dec. 13 - 14, 20 - 21: Georgetown. 303-569-2840.

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Northwest

Ferenc Berko Exhibition
Thru Dec. 7: Aspen Art Museum, Aspen. www.aspenartmuseum.org, 970-925-8050.

Holipalooza - A Victorian Holiday
Dec. 1 - 21: Breckenridge. 970-453-2913 x210.

Aspen Filmfest Academy Screenings
Dec. 21 - Jan. 3: Aspen. 970-925-6882.

10th Rim Rock Run
Nov. 8: Starts east entrance of Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction. www.rimrockrun.org, 800-COLORADO.

The Schumann Singers
Nov. 21: 7:30 p.m., First UMC, Grand Junction. 970-242-0034.

"The Christmas of the Misfit Toys" Sweet Adelines annual show
Nov. 22: 2 & 7 p.m., Avalon Theater, Grand Junction. 970-858-1664.

4th Turkey Bowl
Nov. 27: Copper Mountain. 970-968-2882.

Grand Illumination Holiday Open House
Nov. 29: Redstone. www.redstonecolorado.com, 800-COLORADO.

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Northeast

Day of the Dead Fall Classic
Nov. 1: Spring Valley Golf Club, Elizabeth. 303-646-4240.

Hyperion Vision of Trees
Nov. 22 - 23: holiday craft sale and celebration, Fort Morgan. www.colorado.com, 970-542-0739.

Cocoa with Santa
Nov. 27: Sterling. www.colorado.com, 866-522-5070.

Country Christmas
Dec. 1: Holyoke, www.colorado.com, 970-854-3517.

Santa Train
Dec. 18: Sterling. www.colorado.com, 866-822-5070.

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South Central

8th Chateau Shavano Wine Tasting
Nov. 1: Salida. www.colorado.com, 877-772-5432.

First Saturday Artist Reception
Nov. 1: 4 - 7 p.m., Flying Turtle Gallery West, Guffey. 719-689-2020.

Veterans Day Parade
Nov. 8: 9:30, Pikes Peak and Tejon Ave., Colorado Springs. 719-282-3862.

Patriot Games Veteran Day 5K Run/Walk
Nov. 8: 11 a.m. start at Community Center, Creede. www.creede.com, 719-658-2374 or 800-327-2102.

Mountain Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair
Nov. 8: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Woodland Park Community Church, Woodland Park. 719-687-9444.

Annual Two-Turkey Relay
Nov. 15: Salida. www.colorado.com, 719-530-0525.

Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Nov. 22: 11 a.m. start at Community Center, Creede. www.creede.com, 719-658-2374 or 800-327-2102.

9th Mountain Arts and Crafts Festival
Nov. 22 - 23: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Woodland Park Middle School, Woodland Park. 719-687-9885.

14th Chocolate Tasting Festival
Nov. 28 - 29: Creede. www.creede.com, 719-658-2374 or 800-327-2102.

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"
Dec. 5 - 7, 12 - 14: evenings and matinees, Creede Repertory Theatre, Creede. www.creede.com, 719-658-2374 or 800-327-2102.

Patriot Games Pearl Harbor 5K Run/Walk
Dec. 6: 11 a.m. start at Community Center, Creede. www.creede.com, 719-658-2374 or 800-327-2102.

20th Victorian Home Tour and Brunch
Dec. 6: Meet at Pioneer Club, Leadville. www.colorado.com, 800-933-3901.

Ghosts of Christmas Past
Dec. 6 - 7: Cripple Creek. www.colorado.com, 877-858-4653.

Community Christmas Vespers & Christmas Cookies Potluck
Dec. 7: 6 p.m., Community Church, Creede. www.creede.com, 719-658-2374 or 800-327-2102.

DaVinci Quartet
Dec. 12: Colorado College, Colorado Springs. www.dvq.org, 303-691-3571.

"An Olde Fashioned Christmas" Parade of Lights
Dec. 13: 5:30 p.m., Creede. www.creede.com, 719-658-2374 or 800-327-2102.

Off-Track, Off-Beat 10K Snowshoe Event
Dec. 14: Sugar Loafin' Campground, Leadville. www.colorado.com, 800-933-3901.

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Southwest

Victorian Doll Exhibit
Thru Nov. 30, Ouray County Museum, Ouray. 970-325-4075.

Alexander Murray Faculty Recital Series
Nov. 8: 7 p.m., Roshong Recital Hall, Fort Lewis College, Durango. www.durangoconcerts.com, 970-247-7657.

Sugarplum Festival
Nov. 22: Gunnison. 970-641-1501.

11th Black Canyon Balloon Classic
Nov. 27 - 30: Montrose. 800-923-5515.

Taste of Gunnison
Dec. 5: Gunnison. www.colorado.com, 970-641-1501.

Winter Wonderland
Dec. 6: Ridgway. www.ridgwaycolorado.com, 970-626-5181.

14th Parade of Lights
Dec. 6: Cortez. www.colorado.com, 970-565-3414.

A Traditional Family Christmas
Dec. 7: 3 & 7 p.m., Community Concert Hall, Fort Lewis College, Durango. 970-247-7657.

Holiday Home & Hotel Tour
Dec. 13: Begins at Noon (closes 3 p.m.) Ouray County Museum, Ouray. 970-325-4075.

Ridgway Holiday Historic Building Tour

Dec. 14: Begins at Noon (closes 3 p.m.) Ouray County Museum, Ouray. 970-325-4075.

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Southeast

Bram Stoker's Dracula
Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 7 - 8: 7 p.m., Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, La Veta. 719-742-6110.

Parade of Lights
Nov. 28: downtown La Junta. www.colorado.com, 719-384-7411.

Annual Christmas Lights Extravaganza Arkansas Riverwalk
Nov. 28: Pueblo. www.colorado.com, 719-595-0242.

"Picture Perfect Murder - Whitney Knight case file #9"
Nov. 13: 7 p.m., Union Depot Waiting Room, Pueblo. 719-564-0579.

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