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The Garage Gallery, 5784 S. Rapp St., downtown Littleton, will debut a collection of new paintings by principals Susan Rommel, Barb Simasko, Don Simasko and guest artist, Russian impressionist Lyudmila Agrich, opening with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on First Friday, Dec. 4 and continuing through Dec. 23. Rommel specializes in luminous impressionistic landscapes, while Barb Simasko’s work explores abstract landscapes. Don Simasko’s rural and urban landscapes include European scenes. Agrich creates florals, street scenes and landscapes using bold texture. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and “by chance or appointment.” 303-703-4080.
Littleton’s Annual Candlelight Walk will be held Nov. 27, in historic downtown Littleton. Gather for cider and carols starting at 5:30 p.m. Santa arrives at the courthouse and travels west on Main Street, starting at 6:30 p.m. to turn on Littleton’s holiday lights and Christmas tree. Many shops and restaurants will be open. Reminder: Bradford Auto Body at 2659 W. Main St. is collecting new and gently used toys, games, books for the Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop (www.arapahoesantashop.org).
Also in Littleton
Paws for the Holidays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Aspen Grove on Nov. 27, featuring the ultimate snow dogs.
Holiday’s Evening at the Farm, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Littleton Museum farms, 6028 S. Gallup St. Luminarias, bonfires, music, Santa. Advance tickets required at the Museum (303-795-3950) or Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St. (303-795-3961).
Rue de Noel, A Paris Street Christmas Market Indoors, will be at Aspen Grove, just north of Ted’s Montana Grill from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 4, 5. www.aparisstreetmarket.com.
Smithtonian Bell Choir at Bemis Library, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Free. Hudson Holiday. Visit www.hudsonholiday.com for news about the upcoming lighting display planned Nov. 21 through Jan. 3 on selected evenings at Hudson Gardens, a collaboration between the Gardens and Museum of Outdoor Arts, opening Nov. 21. Weekends at first, 5 to 9 p.m. expanded later in December. Hudson Gardens is located at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. 303-797-8565 x 321.
Littleton Dance Academy will bring the tale of Clara and her “Nutcracker” to the stage at Colorado Heights (formerly Teikyo Loretto Heights) University on Dec. 5 and 6, 3001 S. Federal Blvd., Denver. Features a cast of more than 100 young local dancers. Performances: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Tickets: $15, $12 in advance ($2 more at the door). 303-794-6694.
“Mozart Musicale” will be presented by Englewood Arts at 2 p.m. Nov. 29 at Hampden Hall, featuring the Up Close and Musical Ensemble, directed by Eric Bertoluzzi and guest soloists from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Although he claimed to dislike the flute, Mozart composed three quartets for flute and strings, part of a commission from Ferdinand de Jean, a Dutch East India official— and flute player. Quartet for flute, violin, viola and cello No. 1 in D Major, K 285 heads the program. Also listed: Quartet for oboe, violin, viola and cello, K 370, written in early 1781 (Mozart was 24) and Symphony No. 35 “Haffner,” written in 1782 for the Haffner family of Salzburg. Catherine Peterson, Flute and Monica Hanulik, oboe, will perform. Hampden Hall is on the second floor of the Englewood CivicCenter, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Tickets are general admission: $15/$12/$5. (Early arrival is suggested. The most recent concert was standing-room only).
Arapahoe Community College Clay and Jewelry Club Sale from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 will be in a new location: the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, in the Annex at the east side of the main Building, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. This show offers work by students and instructors and is a great spot for holiday shopping for original art at modest prices.
The Colorado Symphony Guild, which has an active south area chapter, kicks off its 75th Anniversary year with ”Lunch and Laughter” 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at Pinehurst Country Club. The laughter element will be supplied by the Colorado Opera Madrigal Singers in an “Opera Debacle” performance. Tickets cost $40 and reservations must be received by Dec. 5 Send check to Colorado Symphony Guild Inc., c/o Jean Ashley, P.O. Box 461230, Glendale, CO. or order online at www.blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp.
Celtic Yuletide Celebrations 2009 is the latest production of a music, dance, story set in a medieval Irish manor, with carolers, mummers and early music, produced by John Gerlick of Act Englewood. It will play at Hampden Hall in Englewood at 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 5; 2 p.m. Dec. 6; at Faith Mountain Church, 12344 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood at 7 p.m. Dec. 11; 2 p.m. Dec. 12; at Harvest Bible Church in Elizabeth at 7 p.m. Dec. 18; 2 p.m. Dec. 19. Tickets: $15/$12, available at TicketsWest, at King Soopers, www.ticketswest.com, 1-800-325-SEAT. Information: 720-934-9775.
The Paint Box Guild, with 40 local artist/members, will present an exhibit of member works Dec. 3-30 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. All paintings will be for sale. 303-795-3961.
Reminder: The Littleton Own an Original continues at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. 303-795-3950.
Parker photographer Irma Backelant has work in a by-invitation exhibit called “Transcend,” presented by the Cherry Creek Chamber and Erika Mastny at the Elliot Street Collective, 2469 Elliot St., Denver. (Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Thursday). She also has work in the Victorian Collection on Pikes Peak Ave. and at Vines on Mainstreet in Parker and at the Photo Martini Gallery, 3920 Tennyson St., Tennyson Arts District, Denver (Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays).
The Wales, Ireland, Scotland, England Family History Society presents “British Tea Time” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, featuring tea specialist Judy Williams who will offer tastings and talk about how tea made its way to Britain and how tea customs developed. Open to the public. Denver Central Library, Gates Conference Room, 10 W. 14th Ave., Denver. www.wise-fhs.org.
Littleton writer Marilyn Raff, known for her garden books, is also a poet and will publish her first collection, “In the Palm of the Land,” in January. It includes garden images and personal reflections, she says. It can be pre-ordered from Finishing Line Press, PO Box 1626, Georgetown, KY, 40324. ($14 plus $3 postage), or www.finishinglinepress.com.
Staff members Connie Wagner and Lila Downing at Englewood High School have organized a Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 28, with proceeds slated to help the school’s special needs students in the wake of recent budget cuts. Funds will be used for school supplies, clothing, fees and other needs that arise. Held in the commons and cafeteria of the school at 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. South Suburban Parks and Recreation will sponsor the 23rd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd. This free event will feature 75 juried booths offering handmade crafts, pottery, jewelry, clothing, quilts, paintings, photography, floral arrangements, woodworks, holiday items and specialty foods. Free gift wrapping is provided. For those who want to get an even earlier start on their holiday gift list, The South Suburban Pottery Guild will be hosting its semi-annual sale on Monday and Tuesday, November 30 – December 1, from 8 am to 8 p.m. at Goodson Center. For information, see: www.sspr.org.Call for artists: The Audubon Society of Greater Denver seeks artists and photographers to submit entries for its contest and sale, scheduled Dec. 4-6. Entries of works that represent the natural elements of Colorado are invited. Submit at the Audubon Nature Center Nov. 28, 29 with a $10 fee per entry. Information: www.denveraudubon.org, 303-973-9530, info@denveraudubon.org.“Christmas is Coming, the Goose is Getting Fat!” is a concert scheduled by Denver Brass at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at Cherokee Ranch and Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Road, Sedalia. Tickets: $105, including concert, dinner, castle tour, coffee and dessert with the musicians. Reservations: 303-688-4600, information: www.cherokeeranch.org. Note the availability of tea and brunch dates.Downtown Littleton Merchants are collaborating to decorate their windows in keeping with the mood set by Hudson Holidays and are planning the Annual Holiday Shopping Evening from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5, when there will be refreshments and special offers in the historic downtown area. “Embrace!” is open, with site-specific installations created throughout the Hamilton (Liebeskind) wing by 17 international artists. Family activities tie in, especially in the Africa Art Studio and Rupprecht Matthies’ installation using words. The museum will be closed on Thanksgiving, but open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For information and admission: www.denveartmuseum.org, 720-865-5000“A Double-Edged Weapon: the Sword as Icon and Artifact,” a traveling exhibition tracing the history and symbolism of swords throughout the world, will be at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, through Jan. 24. The exhibit is loaned by the Higgins Armory Museum, Worcester, Mass. Admission is free. 303-795-3950. Calendar note: Jeffrey Forgeng, PhD curator of the exhibit, and the armory, will speak on “The Art of the Sword” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. Tickets: $5/$4. 303-795-3950.Entries are invited for the Greater Castle Rock Arts Guild’s 6th Annual Romancing the Arts Show, with a deadline date of Dec. 1 for the show scheduled to open Feb. 2, with a Feb. 12 reception when cash prizes will be awarded. Open to any artist residing along the Front Range of Colorado. Entry forms are found at www.gcrag.org. Show dates: Feb. 2 to March 11, 2010 at Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock.
Littleton’s Annual Candlelight Walk will be held Nov. 27, in historic downtown Littleton. Gather for cider and carols starting at 5:30 p.m. Santa arrives at the courthouse and travels west on Main Street, starting at 6:30 p.m. to turn on Littleton’s holiday lights and Christmas tree. Many shops and restaurants will be open. Reminder: Bradford Auto Body at 2659 W. Main St. is collecting new and gently used toys, games, books for the Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop (www.arapahoesantashop.org).
Also in Littleton
Paws for the Holidays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Aspen Grove on Nov. 27, featuring the ultimate snow dogs.
Holiday’s Evening at the Farm, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Littleton Museum farms, 6028 S. Gallup St. Luminarias, bonfires, music, Santa. Advance tickets required at the Museum (303-795-3950) or Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St. (303-795-3961).
Rue de Noel, A Paris Street Christmas Market Indoors, will be at Aspen Grove, just north of Ted’s Montana Grill from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 4, 5. www.aparisstreetmarket.com.
Smithtonian Bell Choir at Bemis Library, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Free. Hudson Holiday. Visit www.hudsonholiday.com for news about the upcoming lighting display planned Nov. 21 through Jan. 3 on selected evenings at Hudson Gardens, a collaboration between the Gardens and Museum of Outdoor Arts, opening Nov. 21. Weekends at first, 5 to 9 p.m. expanded later in December. Hudson Gardens is located at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. 303-797-8565 x 321.
Littleton Dance Academy will bring the tale of Clara and her “Nutcracker” to the stage at Colorado Heights (formerly Teikyo Loretto Heights) University on Dec. 5 and 6, 3001 S. Federal Blvd., Denver. Features a cast of more than 100 young local dancers. Performances: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Tickets: $15, $12 in advance ($2 more at the door). 303-794-6694.
“Mozart Musicale” will be presented by Englewood Arts at 2 p.m. Nov. 29 at Hampden Hall, featuring the Up Close and Musical Ensemble, directed by Eric Bertoluzzi and guest soloists from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Although he claimed to dislike the flute, Mozart composed three quartets for flute and strings, part of a commission from Ferdinand de Jean, a Dutch East India official— and flute player. Quartet for flute, violin, viola and cello No. 1 in D Major, K 285 heads the program. Also listed: Quartet for oboe, violin, viola and cello, K 370, written in early 1781 (Mozart was 24) and Symphony No. 35 “Haffner,” written in 1782 for the Haffner family of Salzburg. Catherine Peterson, Flute and Monica Hanulik, oboe, will perform. Hampden Hall is on the second floor of the Englewood CivicCenter, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Tickets are general admission: $15/$12/$5. (Early arrival is suggested. The most recent concert was standing-room only).
Arapahoe Community College Clay and Jewelry Club Sale from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 will be in a new location: the Colorado Gallery of the Arts, in the Annex at the east side of the main Building, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. This show offers work by students and instructors and is a great spot for holiday shopping for original art at modest prices.
The Colorado Symphony Guild, which has an active south area chapter, kicks off its 75th Anniversary year with ”Lunch and Laughter” 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at Pinehurst Country Club. The laughter element will be supplied by the Colorado Opera Madrigal Singers in an “Opera Debacle” performance. Tickets cost $40 and reservations must be received by Dec. 5 Send check to Colorado Symphony Guild Inc., c/o Jean Ashley, P.O. Box 461230, Glendale, CO. or order online at www.blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp.
Celtic Yuletide Celebrations 2009 is the latest production of a music, dance, story set in a medieval Irish manor, with carolers, mummers and early music, produced by John Gerlick of Act Englewood. It will play at Hampden Hall in Englewood at 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 5; 2 p.m. Dec. 6; at Faith Mountain Church, 12344 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood at 7 p.m. Dec. 11; 2 p.m. Dec. 12; at Harvest Bible Church in Elizabeth at 7 p.m. Dec. 18; 2 p.m. Dec. 19. Tickets: $15/$12, available at TicketsWest, at King Soopers, www.ticketswest.com, 1-800-325-SEAT. Information: 720-934-9775.
The Paint Box Guild, with 40 local artist/members, will present an exhibit of member works Dec. 3-30 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. All paintings will be for sale. 303-795-3961.
Reminder: The Littleton Own an Original continues at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. 303-795-3950.
Parker photographer Irma Backelant has work in a by-invitation exhibit called “Transcend,” presented by the Cherry Creek Chamber and Erika Mastny at the Elliot Street Collective, 2469 Elliot St., Denver. (Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Thursday). She also has work in the Victorian Collection on Pikes Peak Ave. and at Vines on Mainstreet in Parker and at the Photo Martini Gallery, 3920 Tennyson St., Tennyson Arts District, Denver (Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays).
The Wales, Ireland, Scotland, England Family History Society presents “British Tea Time” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, featuring tea specialist Judy Williams who will offer tastings and talk about how tea made its way to Britain and how tea customs developed. Open to the public. Denver Central Library, Gates Conference Room, 10 W. 14th Ave., Denver. www.wise-fhs.org.
Littleton writer Marilyn Raff, known for her garden books, is also a poet and will publish her first collection, “In the Palm of the Land,” in January. It includes garden images and personal reflections, she says. It can be pre-ordered from Finishing Line Press, PO Box 1626, Georgetown, KY, 40324. ($14 plus $3 postage), or www.finishinglinepress.com.
Staff members Connie Wagner and Lila Downing at Englewood High School have organized a Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 28, with proceeds slated to help the school’s special needs students in the wake of recent budget cuts. Funds will be used for school supplies, clothing, fees and other needs that arise. Held in the commons and cafeteria of the school at 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. South Suburban Parks and Recreation will sponsor the 23rd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd. This free event will feature 75 juried booths offering handmade crafts, pottery, jewelry, clothing, quilts, paintings, photography, floral arrangements, woodworks, holiday items and specialty foods. Free gift wrapping is provided. For those who want to get an even earlier start on their holiday gift list, The South Suburban Pottery Guild will be hosting its semi-annual sale on Monday and Tuesday, November 30 – December 1, from 8 am to 8 p.m. at Goodson Center. For information, see: www.sspr.org.Call for artists: The Audubon Society of Greater Denver seeks artists and photographers to submit entries for its contest and sale, scheduled Dec. 4-6. Entries of works that represent the natural elements of Colorado are invited. Submit at the Audubon Nature Center Nov. 28, 29 with a $10 fee per entry. Information: www.denveraudubon.org, 303-973-9530, info@denveraudubon.org.“Christmas is Coming, the Goose is Getting Fat!” is a concert scheduled by Denver Brass at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at Cherokee Ranch and Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Road, Sedalia. Tickets: $105, including concert, dinner, castle tour, coffee and dessert with the musicians. Reservations: 303-688-4600, information: www.cherokeeranch.org. Note the availability of tea and brunch dates.Downtown Littleton Merchants are collaborating to decorate their windows in keeping with the mood set by Hudson Holidays and are planning the Annual Holiday Shopping Evening from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5, when there will be refreshments and special offers in the historic downtown area. “Embrace!” is open, with site-specific installations created throughout the Hamilton (Liebeskind) wing by 17 international artists. Family activities tie in, especially in the Africa Art Studio and Rupprecht Matthies’ installation using words. The museum will be closed on Thanksgiving, but open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For information and admission: www.denveartmuseum.org, 720-865-5000“A Double-Edged Weapon: the Sword as Icon and Artifact,” a traveling exhibition tracing the history and symbolism of swords throughout the world, will be at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, through Jan. 24. The exhibit is loaned by the Higgins Armory Museum, Worcester, Mass. Admission is free. 303-795-3950. Calendar note: Jeffrey Forgeng, PhD curator of the exhibit, and the armory, will speak on “The Art of the Sword” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. Tickets: $5/$4. 303-795-3950.Entries are invited for the Greater Castle Rock Arts Guild’s 6th Annual Romancing the Arts Show, with a deadline date of Dec. 1 for the show scheduled to open Feb. 2, with a Feb. 12 reception when cash prizes will be awarded. Open to any artist residing along the Front Range of Colorado. Entry forms are found at www.gcrag.org. Show dates: Feb. 2 to March 11, 2010 at Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock.
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