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Ongoing Events

"Cyrano de Bergerac"
Thru Nov. 3: The Stage Theatre, Denver.
www.denvercenter.org.
303-893-4100.

"Loud: The Next Generation"
Thru Nov. 4: Heritage Square Music Hall, Golden.
303-279-7800.

"A Skull in Connemara"
Thru Nov. 17: The Space Theatre, Denver.
www.denvercenter.org.
303-893-4100.

"Beasties in the Bog"
Thru Nov. 18: Denver Puppet Theatre, Denver.
www.denverpuppettheater.com.
303-458-6446.

"Hot L Baltimore"
Thru Nov. 24: Lincoln Center Mini-Theatre, Fort Collins.
970-221-6730.

"Visiting Mr. Green"
Thru Nov. 24: Thursdays thru Sundays, The Annex Theatre, Littleton.
303-347-1900.

"Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"
Thru Nov. 30: Arvada Center, Arvada.
www.arvadacenter.org.
303-431-3939.

"Dinner With Friends"
Thru Dec. 8: The Ricketson Theatre, Denver.
www.denvercenter.org.
303-893-4100.

"SolarMax"
Thru Feb.: IMAX Theatre, Denver.
www.dmns.org.
303-322-7009.

"Shackleton's Antartic Adventure"
Thru Mar.: IMAX Theatre, Denver.
www.dmns.org.
303-322-7009.

"Side Show"
Nov. 1 - 4, 6 - 11: 8 p.m. (Sun. only at 2 p.m.), Norton Theatre, Greeley.
www.arts.unco.edu/boxoffice
970-351-2000.

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Stanley Hotel, Estes Park.
www.estesparkresort.com
970-586-9203.

"Swing!"
Nov. 6 - 18: Buell Theatre, Denver.
303-893-4100.

"Putting It Together"
Nov. 6 - Dec. 2: Arvada Center, Arvada.
www.arvadacenter.org.
303-431-3939.

"The Cricket on The Hearth"
Nov. 8 - Dec. 31: Heritage Square Music Hall, Golden.
303-279-7800.

"Yuletide Treasures" Holiday Show and Sale
Nov. 16 - Dec. 19: Tointon Gallery, UCCC, Greeley.
www.ucstars.com.
970-356-5000 or 1-800-315-2787.

"La Befana"
Nov. 23 - Dec. 30: Denver Puppet Theatre, Denver.
www.denverpuppettheater.com.
303-458-6446.

"The Nutcracker"
Nov. 24 - Dec. 30: Colorado Ballet, Auditorium Theatre, Denver.
303-893-4100.

"Blast!"
Nov. 28 - Dec. 9: Buell Theatre, Denver.
303-893-4100.

"A Christmas Carol"
Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, Dec. 7 - 9: C/M Arts & Rec at CRT, Creede.
800-327-2102.

ElectriCritters at Pueblo Zoo
Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7 - 8, 14 - 15, 21 - 23, 26 - 30, Jan. 4 - 5: Pueblo Zoo, Pueblo.
719-561-1452.

"The King & I"
Nov. 30 - Dec. 16: Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs.
www.csfineartscenter.org.
719-634-5581.

"A Christmas Carol"
Nov. 30 - Dec. 23: Denver.
www.denvercenter.org.
303-893-4100. Santa Train
Dec. 1 - 24: Durango.
www.durango.org, durango@frontier.net.
970-247-2733.

Wildlights
Dec. 1 - 31: 5:30 - 9 p.m., Denver Zoo, Denver.
303-376-4800.

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Stanley Hotel, Estes Park.
www.estesparkresort.com.
970-586-9203.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
Dec. 11 - Jan. 6 (no shows on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1) : Arvada Center, Arvada.
303-431-3939.

"Kiss Me, Kate"
Dec. 18 - Jan. 6: Buell Theatre, Denver.
303-893-4100.

Ongoing Exhibits

William Wegman: Strange but True
Thru Nov. 3: CU's Sibell Wolle Fine Arts Building, Boulder.
www.colorado.edu/cuartgalleries.
303-492-8300.

Susan Lawrence Tinker: Affinity for Food
Thru Nov. 3: Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Pueblo.
719-543-0130.

Los Supersonicos
Thru Nov. 3: Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Pueblo.
719-543-0130.

Arturo Fuentes: The Research of Eden
Thru Nov. 3: Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Pueblo.
719-543-0130.

"Inertia" Quilts by Katy Coleman
Thru Nov. 8: Mon. - Sat. 9 - 5, Sun. 1 - 5, Tointon Gallery, UCCC, Greeley.
www.ucstars.com.
970-356-5000 or 1-800-315-2787.

A Taste of Others: A Collection of Culinary Art
Thru Nov. 10: Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, Pueblo.
719-543-0130.

"25 Years. 100 Percent Fascinating"
Thru Nov. 11: Theater Lobby, Arvada Center, Arvada.
303-431-3939.

SKY: Artists' Interpretations of the Day and Night Sky
Thru Nov. 11: Lower Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada.
www.arvadacenter.org.
303-431-3939.

"Legends of Colorado"
Thru Nov. 16: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tue. - Sat., Astor House Museum, Golden.
303-278-3557.

Poetic Steel: Art by James Magee
Thru Nov. 18: Taylor Museum, Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs.
719-634-5581.

Honoring the Sky: Objects and Stories from World Cultures
Thru Nov. 18: Upper Gallery, Arvada Center, Arvada.
www.arvadacenter.org.
303-431-3939.

Trials and Tributes: A Judy Chicago Retrospective
Thru Nov. 25: Taylor Museum, Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs.
719-634-5581.

Art, Community and Identity
Thru Nov. 25: Morrison Concourse, Denver Art Museum, Denver.
www.denverartmuseum.org.
720-865-5000.

Selma's Store Holiday Sale
Nov. 26 - Dec. 15: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Centennial Village Gift Shop, Greeley.
970-350-9220.

Special Exhibit
Nov. 27 - Dec. 7: Mariani Gallery, Greeley.
www.arts.unco.edu/boxoffice.
970-351-2184.

Senga Nengudi: Masking
Thru Nov. 30: Taylor Museum, Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs.
719-634-5581.

Mexican Folk Toys
Thru Dec. 1: Longmont Museum, Longmont.
303-651-8374.

Where the Buffalo Roamed
Thru Dec. 1: Longmont Museum, Longmont.
303-651-8374.

Preserving Patterns: The Quilts of Charlotte Jane Whitehill
Thru Dec. 9: Denver Art Museum, Denver.
www.denverartmuseum.org.
720-865-5000.

Bruce Nauman Exhibit
Thru Dec. 30: Denver Art Museum, Denver.
www.denverartmuseum.org.
720-865-5000.

Alice Neel Exhibit
Thru Dec. 30: Denver Art Museum, Denver.
www.denverartmuseum.org.
720-865-5000.

"Mountain - Family - Spirit: Ute Indian Arts and Culture"
Thru Dec. 31: Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores.
970-882-4811.

"A Step Further: Stepping Out in Colorado"
Thru Jan. 5: Gallery I, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Golden.
303-277-0377.

"A Penny for Your Thoughts: Redwork"
Thru Jan. 5: Gallery II, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Golden.
303-277-0377.

"Voyages of Discovery"
Thru Jan. 6: Museum of Nature & Science, Denver.
www.dmns.org.
303-322-7009.

"Giants of Melanesia: Monumental Art from the South Pacific"
Thru Jan. 6: Denver Art Museum, Denver.
www.denverartmuseum.org.
720-865-5000.

"Sunken Treasures: Ming Dynasty Ceramics from a Chinese Shipwreck"
Thru Jan. 6: Denver Art Museum, Denver.
www.denverartmuseum.org.
720-865-5000.

"The Cos Cob Art Colony: Impressionists on the Connecticut Shore"
Thru Jan. 20: Denver Art Museum, Denver.
www.denverartmuseum.org.
720-865-5000.

Quiltspeak: Stories in the Stitches
Thru Feb. 24: Colorado History Museum, Denver.
303-866-3681.

"China Meets the American Southwest: Pottery Designs and Traditions"
Thru Mar. 17: Denver Art Museum, Denver.
www.denverartmuseum.org.
720-865-5000.

"The Motion Pictures of Eadweard Muybridge and Dr. Harold Edgerton: Photographs from the Denver Art Museum Collection"
Thru Apr. 14: Denver Art Museum, Denver.
www.denverartmuseum.org.
720-865-5000.

China Meets the American Southwest: Pottery Designs and Traditions
Thru Apr. 28: Denver Art Museum, Denver.
www.denverartmuseum.org.
720-865-5000.

"Inertia" Quilts by Katy Coleman
Nov. 1 - 8: 9 - 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., Tointon Gallery, UCCC, Greeley.
www.ucstars.com.
970-356-5000 or 1-800-315-2787.

Transitions
Nov. 1 - 25: Art Center of Estes Park.
www.estesparkresort.com.
970-586-5882.

Cynthia Gearhart Exhibit
Nov. 1 - 30: Koshare Indian Museum, La Junta.
719-384-4411 or 800-693-KIVA.

Holiday Art Market
Nov. 4 - Dec. 24: Foothills Art Center, Golden.
www.foothillsartcenter.org, fac@foothillsartcenter.org.
303-279-3922.

"Fiesta! Art of Mexican Celebration"
Nov. 4 - Jan. 13: Foothills Art Center, Golden.
www.foothillsartcenter.org, fac@foothillsartcenter.org.
303-279-3922.

"Heroes and Villains of the Old West"
Nov. 4 - Nov. 4, 2002: Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, Golden.
www.buffalobill.org.
303-526-0744.

Miniature Christmas Tree Exhibit
Nov. 22 - Dec. 18: Stanley Hotel, Estes Park.
www.estesparkresort.com.

970-586-4431 or 800-44-ESTES. The Harmsen Collection
Nov. 23 - April 21: Denver Art Museum, Denver.
www.denverartmuseum.org.
720-865-5000.

'Tis the Season
Nov. 30 - Jan. 11: Art Center of Estes Park.
www.estesparkresort.com.
970-586-5882.

Artists' Auction Exhibit
Dec. 1 - 31: Koshare Indian Museum, La Junta.
719-384-4411 or 800-693-KIVA.

"Holiday Lights"
Dec. 7 - Dec. 31: Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs.
www.csfineartscenter.org.
719-634-5581.

Salvador Dali: His Image and Imagination
Dec. 7 - Jan. 12: Longmont Museum, Longmont.
303-651-8374.

Racial and Ethnic Sterotypes: Fear and Fascination.
Dec. 7 - Jan. 12: Longmont Museum, Longmont.
303-651-8374.

"Cultural Coatings: Coats from Different Cultures"
Dec. 22 - June 16: Denver Art Museum, Denver.
www.denverartmuseum.org.
720-865-5000.

Metro Denver & Foothills

Selections from Rock Opera "Hair"
Nov. 1: 7:30 p.m., Lamont School of Music, Denver.
www.du.edu/lamont.
303-871-6412.

The Evolution of Evolution: Voyages of Discovery and the Origins of Natural History
Nov. 1: 7 - 8:30 p.m., Standley Hall, Museum of Nature and Science, Denver.
www.dmns.org.
303-322-7009.

Colorado Potters' Guild Fall Show and Sale
Nov. 1 - 3: Central Christian Church, Denver.
303-733-3003.

Lamont Wind Ensemble Concert
Nov. 2: 7:30 p.m., Lamont School of Music, Denver.
www.du.edu/lamont.
303-871-6412.

Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Doll Tea
Nov. 2 - 3: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hellenic Community Center, Denver.
303-337-0362.
Denver Collectors' Fair
Nov. 3 - 4, 24 - 25: 9 - 5 p.m. Sat., 10 - 4 p.m. Sun., National Western Complex, Denver.
800-333-3552.

New Music Ensemble Concert
Nov. 4: 6 p.m., Lamont School of Music, Denver.
www.du.edu/lamont.
303-871-6412.

"The Best of Portugal" Film Lecture Series
Nov. 4 - 5: 2 p.m. Sun., 7 p.m. Mon., South High School Auditorium, Denver.
traveldnvr@aol.com
303-756-9674 or 303-755-9496.

Africa: A Journey of Discovery
Nov. 5: 7 p.m., Phipps IMAX Theatre, Denver.
www.dmns.org.
303-322-7009.

Lamont Percussion Ensemble Concert
Nov. 6: 7:30 p.m., Lamont School of Music, Denver.
www.du.edu/lamont.
303-871-6412.

"The Story of the Grand Canyon" Film Lecture Series Free Senior Programs
Nov. 7: 10:30 a.m., Ross-University Hills Branch Library, Denver.
303-640-6368 or 303-640-6371.

Lamont Vocal Jazz Cabaret Concert
Nov. 7: 4 p.m., Lamont School of Music, Denver.
www.du.edu/lamont.
303-871-6412.

Lamont String Chamber Ensembles Concert
Nov. 7: 7:30 p.m., Lamont School of Music, Denver.
www.du.edu/lamont.
303-871-6412.

Free Day at Denver Zoo
Nov. 7, 18: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., free for Colorado residents, Denver Zoo, Denver.
303-376-4800.

Convolation "Scoiltrad" (Irish Group)
Nov. 8: 1 p.m., Lamont School of Music, Denver.
www.du.edu/lamont.
303-871-6412.

Lamont Jazz Orchestra and SuperSax Ensemble Concert
Nov. 8: 7 p.m., Lamont School of Music, Denver.
www.du.edu/lamont.
303-871-6412.

Free Car Seat Inspection Checkpoint
Nov. 8: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Metro Fire Station #8, Lakewood.
303-989-4307 x547.

Updates from Space
Nov. 9: 7 p.m., VIP Room, Museum of Nature and Science, Denver.
www.dmns.org.
303-322-7009.

Lamont Chorale Concert
Nov. 11: 4 p.m., Whatley Chapel, Lamont School of Music, Denver.
www.du.edu/lamont.
303-871-6412.

Nov. 11 - 12: 2 p.m. Sun., 7 p.m. Mon., South High School Auditorium, Denver.
traveldnvr@aol.com
303-756-9674 or 303-755-9496.

Lamont Women's Chorus Concert
Nov. 13: 7:30 p.m., Lamont School of Music, Denver.
www.du.edu/lamont.
303-871-6412.

Lamont Wind Chamber Ensembles Concert
Nov. 14: 2 p.m., Lamont School of Music, Denver.
www.du.edu/lamont.
303-871-6412.

FOCM, Colorado String Quartet Concert
Nov. 14: 8 p.m., Lamont School of Music, Denver.
www.du.edu/lamont.
303-388-9839.

Lamont Symphony Orchestra Concert
Nov. 15: 7:30 p.m., Lamont School of Music, Denver.
www.du.edu/lamont.
303-871-6412.

22nd Holiday Craft Fair
Nov. 23 - 24: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Arvada Center, Arvada.
www.arvadacenter.org.
303-431-3939.

Rocky Mountain Division TCA Winter Meet
Nov. 24 - 25: 11 - 5 p.m. Sat., 10 - 2 p.m. Sun., I-70 & Chambers Holiday Inn, Denver.
303-279-6258.

27th Parade of Lights
Nov. 30, Dec. 1: 8 p.m. Fri., 6 p.m. Sat., Downtown Denver.
303-478-7878.

"The Sunny South of France" Film Lecture Series
Dec. 2 - 3: 2 p.m. Sun., 7 p.m. Mon., South High School Auditorium, Denver.
traveldnvr@aol.com
303-756-9674 or 303-755-9496.

Free Senior Programs
Dec. 5: 10:30 a.m., Ross-University Hills Branch Library, Denver.
303-640-6368 or 303-640-6371.

Denver Collectors' Fair
Dec. 8 - 9: 9 - 5 p.m. Sat., 10 - 4 p.m. Sun., National Western Complex, Denver.
800-333-3552.

Free Car Seat Inspection Checkpoint
Dec. 13: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Metro Fire Station #8, Lakewood.
303-989-4307 x547.

Ars Nova Singers: Music on the Edge of the Mountains: A Colorado Christmas Dec. 16: St. Elizabeth's Church, Denver.
kathe@arsnovasingers.org.
303-499-3165.

Central

First Thursday After Hours
Nov. 1: 5 - 8 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs.
www.csfineartscenter.org.
719-634-5581.

37th Fall Show and Sale
Nov. 1 - 4: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thu./Fri./Sat., 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sun., Community Center, Black Forest.
719-495-3035.

Antique Show & Sale
Nov. 3 - 4: City Auditorium, Colorado Springs.
GramsieJ@aol.com.
719-596-8839.

Fall Ball Gala
Nov. 10: Empire.
303-567-1911.

"A Mountain Christmas" Art and Craft Fair
Nov. 10: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Community Church, Woodland Park.
719-687-9444.

"Uncensored Muse" public reading and celebration
Nov. 17: 4 - 7 p.m., Fine Arts Center Music Room, Colorado Springs.
www.csfineartscenter.org.
719-634-5581.

Estate & Antique Auction
Nov. 17 - 18: 2 p.m. Sat., 10:30 a.m. Sun., Masonic Center, Colorado Springs.
719-633-0762.

Youth Chamber Orchestra Concert
Nov. 18: 3 p.m., First Christian Church, Colorado Springs.
www.firstchristiancos.org.
719-633-8888.

Mountain Man Program
Nov. 18: 2 p.m., Old Schoolhouse, Florissant.
719-748-3562.

Mark Hayes, Concert Pianist
Nov. 18: 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs.
719-471-4361.

"The Celebration"
Nov. 23 - 25: Fundraiser for Pikes Peak Library District's African-American Historical and Cultural Collection. DoubleTree World Arena Hotel.
cmatthews@mail.ppld.org.
719-593-8400.

Christmas Tree Lighting
Nov. 24: Downtown Georgetown.
303-569-2555.

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

Christmas Market
Dec. 1 - 2, 8 - 9: Downtown Georgetown.
303-569-2840.

Antique Show & Sale
Dec. 1 - 2: City Auditorium, Colorado Springs.
GramsieJ@aol.com.
719-596-8839.

Music for the Christmas Season
Dec. 2: 3 p.m., First Christian Church, Colorado Springs.
www.firstchristiancos.org.
719-633-8888.

"Snow in the Kingdom, My Storm Years on Everest" slide show/book signing by Ed Webster
Dec. 5: 5:30 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs.
www.csfineartscenter.org.
719-634-5581.

First Thursday After Hours
Dec. 6: 5 - 8 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs.
www.csfineartscenter.org.
719-634-5581.

Gold Camp Christmas Caroling & Bonfire
Dec. 7: 6 p.m., Victor.
719-689-4044.

Grange Children's Christmas Party
Dec. 8: 1 - 3 p.m., Florissant.
719-748-3153.

Soli Deo Gloria Christmas Concert
Dec. 8: 7:30 p.m., First Christian Church, Colorado Springs.
www.firstchristiancos.org.
719-633-8888.

Chamber Orchestra of the Springs "A Musical Gift"
Dec. 9: 2:30 p.m., First Christian Church, Colorado Springs.
www.firstchristiancos.org.
719-633-8888.

Christmas Concert
Dec 9: 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs.
719-471-4361.

31st Christmas at Hamill House
Dec. 14 - 15, 21 - 22: Georgetown.
303-569-2840.

New Year's Eve Snowmobile Ride
Dec. 31: Cottonwood Pass, Buena Vista.
719-395-6612.

North

Weekend for String Performance
Nov. 1, 3: 8 p.m. Thu., 4 p.m. Sat., Monfort Concert Hall, UCCC, Greeley.
www.ucstars.com.
970-356-5000 or 1-800-315-2787.

"Lend Me A Tenor"
Nov. 2 - 4, 9 - 10: Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies, Estes Park.
www.estesparkresort.com.
970-586-9203.

"Ragtime"
Nov. 4: 2 & 7 p.m., Monfort Concert Hall, UCCC, Greeley.
www.ucstars.com.
970-356-5000 or 1-800-315-2787.

University Singers and Madrigal Singers
Nov. 4: 7 p.m., Foundation Hall, UNC, Greeley.
www.arts.unco.edu/boxoffice.
970-351-2000.

"A Bridge From East to West" Philharmonic Orchestra
Nov. 6: 7:30 p.m., Monfort Concert Hall, UCCC, Greeley.
www.ucstars.com.
970-356-5000 or 1-800-315-2787.

"Cold Fusion: The Power of Snow" Ski Film
Nov. 7: 8 p.m. , Monfort Concert Hall, UCCC, Greeley.
www.ucstars.com.
970-356-5000 or 1-800-315-2787.

SoVoSó Concert
Nov. 8: 7:30 p.m., Macky Auditorium, Boulder.
www.cuconcerts.org.
303-492-8008.

Homesteaders Holiday
Dec. 8: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Centennial Village, Greeley.
www.ci.greeley.co.us/culture/museums.html.
970-350-9220.

UNC Brass Choir and Horn Ensemble
Nov. 8: 7:30 p.m., Foundation Hall, UNC, Greeley.
www.arts.unco.edu/boxoffice.
970-351-2000.

Artisan's Fair
Nov. 9 - 11: Lincoln Center, Fort Collins. jhyfieldst@aol.com. 970-221-6730.

Hall of Trees and Gallery of Tables
Nov. 9 - 14: Lincoln Center, Fort Collins. jhyfieldst@aol.com.
970-221-6730.

Christ Community Church presents: Michael Card
Nov. 11: 7:30 p.m., Monfort Concert Hall, UCCC, Greeley.
www.ucstars.com.
970-356-5000 or 1-800-315-2787.

Jazz Combos
Nov. 11: 6 p.m., Foundation Hall, UNC, Greeley.
www.arts.unco.edu/boxoffice.
970-351-2000.

Biodiversity of the Estes Area
Nov. 13: 7 p.m., Municipal Building Room 203, Estes Park.
www.estesparkresort.com.
970-586-6256.

"Cosi fan tutte" Performing Arts Series Opera
Nov. 15 - 17: 8 p.m., Langworthy Theatre, UNC, Greeley.
www.arts.unco.edu/boxoffice.
970-351-2000.

Ice Theatre of New York
Nov. 16 - 17: 8 p.m. , Monfort Concert Hall, UCCC, Greeley.
www.ucstars.com.
970-356-5000 or 1-800-315-2787.

Native American Crafts
Nov. 17: 2 - 3:30 p.m., 2nd to 5th graders (limit 15), free but reservations required. Senior Center, Estes Park.
www.estesparkresort.com. 970-586-6256.

Vocal Jazz Concert
Nov. 19: 7 p.m., Monfort Concert Hall, UCCC, Greeley.
www.arts.unco.edu/boxoffice.
970-351-2000.

UNC Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band/Concert Band
Nov. 20: 7 p.m., Foundation Hall, UNC, Greeley.
www.arts.unco.edu/boxoffice.
970-351-2000.

Catch the Glow Christmas Parade
Nov. 23: Downtown Estes Park.
www.estesparkresort.com.
800-44-ESTES or 970-586-4431.

Wood Carver's Club 9th Show/Competition and Sale
Nov. 23 - 24: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat., Canyon West Room, Lincoln Center, Fort Collins. maceva@msn.com.
970-224-9516.

7th Senior Center Benefit Craft Fair
Nov. 23 - 24: Senior Center, Fort Collins.
970-493-1427. The Nutcracker Ballet
Nov. 23 - 25: 7 p.m. Fri./Sat., 2 p.m. Sat./Sun., Macky Auditorium, Boulder.
www.bouldercoloradousa.com.
303-449-1343.

Annual Holiday House Christmas Bazaar
Nov. 24: Estes Park Conference Center, Estes Park.
www.estesparkresort.com.
800-44-ESTES.

Percussion Ensembles
Nov. 27: 7:30 p.m., Foundation Hall, UNC, Greeley.
www.arts.unco.edu/boxoffice.
970-351-2000.

Eliane Elias Concert
Nov. 30: 7:30 p.m., Macky Auditorium, Boulder.
www.cuconcerts.org.
303-492-8008.

Historic Homes for the Holidays Tour
Dec. 1 - 2: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Boulder.
www.boulderinfo.com/historic.
303-444-5192.

The Nutcracker Ballet
Dec. 1 - 2: UCCC, Greeley.
www.arts.unco.edu/boxoffice.
970-351-2000.

"Christmas From Dublin" with Three Irish Tenors
Dec. 7: 8 p.m., UCCC, Greeley.
www.ucstars.com.
970-356-5000.

Poinsettia Pops
Dec. 8: 8 p.m., Monfort Concert Hall, UCCC, Greeley.
www.arts.unco.edu/boxoffice.
970-356-5000.

UNC Choirs Holiday Concert
Dec. 9: UCCC, Greeley.
www.arts.unco.edu/boxoffice.
970-351-2000 or 970-356-5000.

Ars Nova Singers: Music on the Edge of the Mountains: A Colorado Christmas Dec. 13 - 14: St. John's Episcopal Church, Boulder.
kathe@arsnovasingers.org.
303-499-3165.

13th Madrigal Feaste
Dec. 14 - 16: University Center Ballroom, Greeley.
www.arts.unco.edu/boxoffice.
970-351-2200 or 970-356-5000.

South

Veterans Day 5K Run - Patriot Games Series
Nov. 10: 10 a.m., Creede.
800-327-2102.

Lighting of Christmas Mountain USA and Holiday Park
Nov. 23: Historic Downtown Salida.
877-772-5432.

Chocolate Tasting Festival
Nov. 23 - 24: Creede.
800-327-2102.

Annual Vesper Carol Sing and Cookie Potluck
Dec. 2: Creede.
800-327-2102.

"Lion in Winter"
Dec. 6 - 9: 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Occhiato Theatre, Community College, Pueblo.
719-564-0579.

Holiday Lights Contest
Dec. 7: Creede.
800-327-2102.
Pearl Harbor Memorial 5K Run - Patriot Games Series
Dec. 8: 11 a.m., Creede.
800-327-2102.

Yule Log Celebration
Dec. 9: Beulah.
719-485-3412.

Parade of Lights
Dec. 9: Underground Mining Museum, Creede.
800-327-2102.

Christmas Pot Luck Supper
Dec. 9: Community Center, Creede. 800-327-2102.

West

"How to Sell a Whole Lot More Arts & Crafts at Arts & Crafts Shows!"
Nov. 2: 5 - 9 p.m., Montrose.
970-261-3907.

Womenfest
Nov. 3: all day conference at Durango High School, Durango.
www.durango.org, durango@frontier.net.
970-247-1242.

Cowboy Envy Concert
Nov. 3: 7:30 p.m., FLC Community Concert Hall, Durango.
970-247-7657.

27th Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 3: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Archuleta County Fairgrounds, Pagosa Springs.
970-731-9979 or 970-264-2208.

Montrose-Telluride Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Nov. 3 - 4: Montrose Pavillion, Montrose.
970-261-3907.

Funny Girl
Nov. 7: 7:30 p.m., FLC Community Concert Hall, Durango.
970-247-7657.

SoVoSo Jazz on the Hill Concert
Nov. 10: 7:30 p.m., FLC Community Concert Hall, Durango.
970-247-7657.

Schumann Singers Choral Tribute to John Rutter
Nov. 16: 7:30 p.m., Grand Junction.
970-242-0034.

Aspen Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Nov. 16 - 17: The Inn at Aspen, Aspen.
970-261-3907.

Wells Fargo Christmas Tree Lighting
Nov. 23: Grand Junction.
970-242-2926.

Arts Expo
Nov. 23: Grand Junction.
970-244-3865.

Rim Rock Run
Nov. 23: Grand Junction.
970-243-4055.

Caroling Procession
Nov. 23: Main Avenue, Durango.
www.durango.org, durango@frontier.net.
970-247-0312.

Book Signing by Kathy L'Amour
Nov. 24: 1 - 3 p.m., Toh-Atin Gallery, Durango.
www.durango.org, durango@frontier.net.
970-247-8230.

Michael Martin Murphey's Cowboy Christmas
Nov. 26: 6 p.m., FLC Community Concert Hall, Durango.
970-247-7657.

27th Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival
Nov. 30 - Dec. 3: La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango.
www.durango.org, durango@frontier.net.
970-247-2117.

Parade of Lights & Winter Festival
Dec. 1: Grand Junction.
970-242-2926.

18th Yuletide Christmas Festival
Dec. 1: Two Rivers Convention Center, Grand Junction.
970-261-3907.

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Holiday Parade of Lights
Dec. 1: Montrose.
www.montrosechamber.com, mchamber@frontier.net.
970-249-5000 or 800-923-5515.

Yule Log Celebration & Sugar Plum Festival
Dec. 2: Silverton.
970-387-5522.

Town Tree Trimming
Dec. 7: Silverton.
970-387-5522.

Spirit of Christmas Walk & Chocolate Walk
Dec. 7: Grand Junction.
970-242-2926.

Country Christmas
Dec. 7 - 8: Cross Orchards, Grand Junction.
970-434-9814 or 970-242-0971 ext. 222.

Holiday Celebration
Dec. 8: Silverton.
970-387-5522.

Mountain Holiday Shopping Affair
Dec. 16: Silverton.
970-387-5522.

Annual New Year's Eve Midnight Train
Dec. 31: Departs 7 p.m., Durango.
www.durangotrain.com.
970-247-2733.




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