December
happenings
It’s a Wonderful Life Musical Through December 6 Musical Community Productions presents It’s A Wonderful Life Musical. Pueblo Memorial Hall, Pueblo. pueblomemorialhall.com
Olivia Meikle – “Tales of Pirates” 6:30pm
Olivia Meikle will speak about and sign her new book, Tales of Pirates: Adventures on the Seven Seas. Boulder Bookstore, Boulder. boulderbookstore.net
Parade of Lights Dec 5
Photo by David Thoutt Photography
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The Nutcracker Through December 7
A beloved holiday tradition returns to the stage as The Nutcracker enchants audiences of all ages with its timeless story, dazzling choreography, and sweeping live music. The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins. lctix.com
3 Wednesday A Winter’s Eve with David with David Arkenston and Friends 7–9pm musicians for this lively winter celebration of beloved holiday classics “reimagined,” joyfully blending world music, Celtic, cinematic, new age, and neo-classical crossover. SteamPlant Event Center, Salida. salidasteamplant.com Join David Arkenstone and his band of virtuoso Pancakes and Poinsettias 9:00am-Noon Join for a festive morning filled with fluffy pancakes, beautiful poinsettias, an auction, brunch, and live music to kick off the holiday season! Rockland Community Church, Golden. rockland.church Dance and enjoy music to the beat of your own drum! In these outdoor silent disco experiences, switch between different genres/songs when you want and enjoy a beautiful Vail in the winter. Lionshead Village, Vail. discovervail.com Silent Disco 3:30–6:30 pm
1 Monday Festival of Trees Through December 6
and festive charm. Featuring the delicate interplay of piano, flute, harp, and voice, this chamber ensemble offers a fresh take on timeless holiday classics and wintry favorites Southridge Recreation
Festival of Trees features multiple events during the week of Nov 29–Dec 6, including horse and wagon rides around a sparkling tree-lit Lincoln Park, viewing of decked trees by local businesses, Tointon Gallery Artist Market with gifts from over 25 local artists, and children’s activities in Candy Cane Lane include a visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus! Union Colony CivicCenter, Greeley. greeleyfestivaloftrees.com 2 Tuesday Holiday Chamber Music 6:30 pm Celebrate the season with the Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver as they present an enchanting holiday concert filled with warmth, elegance,
5 Friday Noel Northglenn 5–8pm
Center, Highlands Ranch. chambermusicdenver.org
Parents’ Night Out: Snowman Cookie Decorating with Lucky’s Bakehouse 4:30–7:30pm downtown to yourselves! While you’re out, Lucky’s Bakehouse is joining to decorate (and eat) snowman cookies! Your kids will be fed dinner and have fun facilitating building challenges in the Playzeum with Museum staff. Museum of Boulder, Boulder. museumofboulder.org Wassail Days Through December 7 Wassail Days is celebrated by local businesses offering unique wassail recipes to sample. Guests are encouraged to taste at least 12 different types of wassail at 12 different locations and fill their “12 Sips of Wassail Card.” Drop your kids off at the Museum for three hours
Join Northglenn for the kick-off to the holiday season including: a visit by Santa Claus, free kids crafts and games, NSO Bake Sale, carriage rides, indoor snowball fight, free s’mores over the fire on Festival Lawn. NEW this year: pop up performances, food trucks on Festival Lawn, author activity. Northglenn Parks and Recreation, Northglenn. www. northglenn.org/rec_and_ events/ Parade of Lights 4–9pm Join Erie’s festive evening of lights, music, and community spirit! Enjoy local school choirs, free carriage rides, Santa & Mrs. Claus visits, open skating, and delicious treats from local vendors. Downtown Historic Erie/Coal
Creek Park, Erie. eriechamber.org
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Main Street, Frisco. townoffrisco.com
4 Thursday
Telluride Holiday Art Bazaar
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