http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/ The latest news from the coloradocommunitynewspapers.com website! Newsys Template Engine /elbert County News/lifestyles http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-2006358388 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22//elbert_county_news/lifestyles/ecn19_ent_hudson_preview.txt What is that elephant doing? Drivers on Santa Fe Drive in Littleton have noticed a life-sized white elephant trailing after an elk, a camel, a moose and a deer at 6115 S. Santa Fe. They stand out against the tall, dark-green conifers that shelter the Inn at Hudson Gardens from traffic noise. Consider them heralds of a magical event. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:06:00 -0600 newsys-2012218397 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22//elbert_county_news/lifestyles/26_elb_clubs.txt Editor’s note: To add your Elbert County area club to this listing, e-mail calendar@ccnewspapers.com, attn: Elbert County Clubs Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:05:59 -0600 newsys-2012218396 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22//elbert_county_news/lifestyles/26_elb_briefs.txt Make the holidays a time of joy for families in need Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:06:00 -0600 newsys-2007177155 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22//elbert_county_news/lifestyles/ecn19_ent_column_sampler.txt “Food, Glorious Food” sets the scene as hungry little orphans line up for a meager meal. Among their number is plucky, pint-sized Oliver Twist, who manages to prevail over the system. Charles Dickens” timeless characters will fill the Town Hall stage as “Oliver!” the musical by Lionel Bart, plays through Dec. 27, directed by the multi-talented Christopher Willard, with musical direction by Donna Debreceni. Town Hall Arts Center offers this family show in its historic theater at 2450 W. Main St., downtown Littleton. 303-794-2787 ext. 5; www.townhallartscenter.com. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:05:59 -0600 newsys-2006358393 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22//elbert_county_news/lifestyles/ecn19_ent_den_thieves.txt Act I opens with scruffy, depressed, kleptomaniac Maggie (Sara Mae Johnson) clutching a shopping bag filled with her latest acquisitions. With her is preachy 12 Step advocate Paul (David Harms), formerly an expert in safe-cracking, who declares that he has been “theft-free” for 686 days. He wants to enlist her in one of his many 12 Step programs: this one is for recovering thieves. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:05:59 -0600 newsys-2006358391 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22//elbert_county_news/lifestyles/ecn19_ent_nutcracker.txt Welcome visions of sugarplums — and lovely Sugarplum Fairies — dance in my head this time of year. A visit to a performance of “The Nutcracker” with excited little girls dressed in party finery is a happy memory, followed up by granddaughter outings. Local families have a number of choices, dates, locations to enjoy this holiday classic. These arrived on our desk: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:06:00 -0600 newsys-2002146550 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22//elbert_county_news/lifestyles/19_elb_clubs.txt Editor’s note: To add your Elbert County area club to this listing, e-mail calendar@ccnewspapers.com, attn: Elbert County Clubs Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:05:31 -0600 newsys-2002275124 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22//elbert_county_news/lifestyles/19_elb_schools_list.txt American Legion Post to offer $500 scholarship American Legion Post 82, of Elizabeth, is awarding a $500 college scholarship to one qualified applicant from either Elizabeth or Frontier High School in this year’s senior graduating class. The scholarship is continuing, which means the recipient could receive $500 a year for up to four years, if he or she meets the qualifying criteria each semester. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:05:32 -0600 newsys-2002275123 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22//elbert_county_news/lifestyles/19_elb_briefs.txt Chamber to gather Thanksgiving baskets The Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce once again will help the seniors of Elbert County by gathering and creating baskets with important items such as basic toiletries. Because other local agencies will provide food baskets for the seniors, the chamber decided to gather toiletry items, as well as gift cards or money donations. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:05:32 -0600 newsys-1987809311 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22//elbert_county_news/lifestyles/ec12_ent_cake.txt Chocolate Rum Icebox Cake, Key Lime Pound Cake, Kathy’s Cinnamon Breakfast Cake, Lemon Curd Icebox Cake, Mindy’s Jack Cake with Tennessee Drizzle, Large Wedding Cake, Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cupcakes, Houdini Bars... are you salivating yet? Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:06:04 -0600 newsys-1989776762 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22//elbert_county_news/lifestyles/ec12_ent_column__sampler_all.txt “Art and the Animal,” the annual traveling exhibition of works by the Society of Animal Artists, has been hosted by The Wildlife Experience each year since it opened. It will run Nov. 21 to Feb. 21 this season. Members live across the United States and are expert painters and sculptors. Some depict local wildlife and domestic animals and some travel to exotic locales for subjects. Colorado artists included: Gerald Balciar of Parker; Cathy Sheeter; Daniel Glanz; Edward Aldrich; William Alther; John Kobald and more. An exhibit catalog is available in the gift shop at The Wildlife Experience, 10035 S. Peoria, Parker (at Lincoln). Also open through Jan. 3 is an accompanying show called “Small Works— Big Impressions,” which features small, affordable works by Society of Animal Artists members. Kay Witherspoon of Englewood and Victoria Parsons of Parker have pieces in the Small Works show. Works in both shows are for sale, with a portion of proceeds to benefit Wildlife Experience. For hours and admission costs: 720-488-3300, thewildlifeexperience.org. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:06:04 -0600 newsys-1987809315 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22//elbert_county_news/lifestyles/ec12_ent_ellington.txt “Mood Indigo,” “Take the A Train,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got that Swing...” the list of more than 2000 works could fill pages. Jazz genius Edward Kennedy (Duke) Ellington composed music for particular groups and musicians he was recording with, ranging from small groups to symphonic orchestras. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:06:04 -0600 newsys-1989776758 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22//elbert_county_news/lifestyles/ec12_ent_moscow.txt The award-winning Moscow String Quartet has played in major concert halls of Europe and the United States and appeared at many important music festivals and at the White House. In the 1990s, the quartet was in residence at DU’s Lamont School of Music and at CU Denver, and perhaps more visible locally than in recent years. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:06:04 -0600 newsys-1988406927 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22//elbert_county_news/lifestyles/ec12_ent_dnc_films_all.txt As cinema, last year’s Democratic National Convention in Denver offered far more drama than the predetermined coronation of a presidential nominee. The four days of celebrity, politics and protest had a colorful cast of characters to rival any Hollywood fiction. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:06:04 -0600