DONATIONS
Be a Santa to a Senior
Through Dec. 19. Program collects, wraps and delivers gifts to needy seniors in Arapahoe, Denver, Adams and Jefferson counties. Nov. 21: Trees go up in area stores and businesses; Dec. 15: Community gift wrapping party (the general public is invited to come and help) Dec. 19, delivery of gifts to seniors in the community. Visit www.beasantatoasenior.com.
‘Cookies with Claus’
Dec. 17, 1 – 4 p.m. at Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial. Decorate three cookies and receive a special gift from Santa. $5/child.
NEW YEARS
Ring In The New Year
Ring in the New Year with a Big Bang at your favorite Colorado casino. New Year’s issue Dec. 27. See pages 12-13 this week for meal specials and festivities.
PERFORMANCES
‘A Christmas Twist’
Through Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, John Hand Theater, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. A Christmas Carol and Oliver Twist collide to create this holiday comedy. Wear an ugly Holiday sweater and get $2 off on tickets on Opening Night. A post show party will include the Ugliest Holiday Sweater Contest and Karaoke Christmas Caroling. Reservations at 303-562-3232. Visit www.firehousetheatercompany.com.
‘The Eight: Reindeer Monologues’
Through Dec. 18, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays, The Edge Theater, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. No performance Nov. 25, Dec. 31, 9 p.m., New Year’s Eve performance followed by party. Scandal erupts when Vixen, Dancer, Blitzen, Dasher, Donner, Hollywood, Comet, and Cupid tell you what’s really going on at the North Pole. Tickets: 303-232-0363 or www.theedgetheatre.com.
‘A Christmas Carol’
Through Dec. 18 (no shows Dec. 3 or 4), noon and 3 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, Mainstreet Center, 19650 Mainstreet, Parker. Lighter touch to this classic holiday tale, utilizing local actors, puppetry, creative movement and eye popping special effects. Visit www.ParkerArtsCouncil.org or call 303-840-5406.
‘A Christmas Carol’
Through Dec. 24, Stage Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Original songs, ghostly chills, laughter, and warmth deck the halls, as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is haunted by the spirits of his past, present, and likely future. Visit www.denvercenter.org.
Colorado Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Through Dec. 24, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Tickets: www.coloradoballet.org, 303-837-8888 ext. 2.
‘Irving Berlin’s White Christmas’
Dec. 13 – 23, Lone Tree Arts Center Main Stage Theater, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets at www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or call 720-509-1000.
Messiah by Candlelight
Dec. 13 – 14, 7:30 p.m., Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver. Handel’s revered oratorio set to the warm glow of candlelight at one of Denver’s loveliest and most sacred spaces. Visit www.coloradosymphony.org.
‘Christmas Faves’
Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. P’zazz Children’s Choir (Ages 9 – 12) and Dynamix Singers (Ages 13 – 17) perform jazzy arrangements of Holiday favorites. Tickets in advance at the Broomfield Auditorium Box Office on Thursday, Friday and Sunday afternoons or held in will call at 720-542-9209 (messages only) and are available at the door at 6 p.m. Visit www.singpzazz.com.
‘Holiday Masterworks Concert – John Denver Christmas II’
Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., Vista Peak High School, 24551 E. 1st Ave., Aurora; Dec. 18, 3 p.m., Grandview High School, 20500 E. Arapahoe Road, Aurora. The Aurora Symphony Orchestra and John Denver tribute artist John Adams perform traditional holiday music, plus John Denver-inspired holiday favorites. Visit www.aurorasymphony.org.
The Classical Brass Holiday Benefit Concert
Dec. 17, 1 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 4905 E. Yale Ave., Denver. Holiday concert to benefit Women’s Education. Cookies and coffee follow the show. Visit www.theclassicalbrass.com.
‘The Boy is Born in Bethlehem’
Dec. 18, 3 p.m., Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Kantorei celebrates the holiday season with a memorable afternoon of holiday a cappella choral music. Calling 303-388-4962 or visit www.augustanaarts.org.
‘Christmas with the Bartels Brass’
Dec. 23, 7 p.m., Hampden Hall, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Justim Bartels, trumpet and host. Tickets www.englewoodarts.org, 303-806-8196 or at the door.
SHOPPING
Holiday Show and Sale at Studio 12 Gallery
Through Jan. 7, 209 Kalamath St. #12, Denver. Includes original hand crafted paintings, sculpture, jewelry and accessories starting under $20. Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., and during special events: www.studio12gallery.com.
Fine Art Market Show & Sale
Through Dec. 18, 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday, noon – 5 p.m. Sundays, Roxborough State Park, Littleton. Opening Reception Dec. 8, 5-9 p.m., Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada Free and open to the public. Visit www.arvadacenter.org.
