http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/ The latest news from the coloradocommunitynewspapers.com website! Newsys Template Engine Littleton Independent/lifestyles http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-2013867879 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/26_ent_hudson_opens.txt Whimsy rules on the glowing 15 acres of Hudson Holiday. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:05:41 -0600 newsys-1999252497 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/19_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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:05:56 -0600 newsys-2010881371 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/26_hc_spoonbender_li.txt If you stopped by a Good Times Burgers during October, chances are you sampled Littleton High School senior Peter Blei’s “Scary Berry Crunch.” Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:06:11 -0600 newsys-2012238326 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/26_pj_hollywood_li.txt The new 14-screen Hollywood Theaters has opened at Streets at Southglenn amid five days of fanfare befitting the real Tinseltown. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:05:53 -0600 newsys-2012620312 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/26_ent_oliver.txt A bare brick wall and worn wood elements in Tina Anderson’s “Oliver!” set provide a bleak orphanage for a dozen drably-attired kids who appear at the rear and march down Town Hall’s side aisles warbling about “Food, Glorious Food.” Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:07:25 -0600 newsys-2011187694 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/26_ent_holiday_concerts.txt The menu of concert programs offers something for everyone and taking a few hours to surround oneself with instrumental and or choral music allows the mind and body to relax and enjoy the exceptional talents available to us. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:06:23 -0600 newsys-2010790329 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/26_lit_clubs.txt Editor’s note: Organizations in our coverage area may send meeting notices to calendar @ccnewspapers.com, subject: CLUBS. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:05:59 -0600 newsys-2008977536 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/26_lit_briefs_list.txt Tessa Lindsay Pesch, of Littleton, along with The Iron Maker, a 2000 brown American Quarter Horse gelding, will be among 72 contenders for the Featherlite All-Around Amateur Award at the 2009 Bank of America Amateur competition at the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show, Nov. 6-21 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:05:59 -0600 newsys-2011037705 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/26_ent_curtain_time_all.txt “Spring Awakening,” a multi-Tony Award winner, plays at the Buell Theatre, Denver Center, Dec. 1-13. A musical tale of teens in 19th century Germany. (Mature themes). Performances: 8 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays; 7:30 p.m. Sundays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets start at $25, 303-446-4829, www.denvercenter.org. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:07:17 -0600 newsys-2010345602 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/26_ent_column_sampler_all.txt 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. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:06:14 -0600 newsys-2004756270 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/19_cm_guide_dog_li.txt A doe-eyed puppy sits at the corner of a busy intersection, his silky golden coat shining in the sun as he looks both ways. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:06:43 -0600 newsys-1994635966 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/19_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: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:05:48 -0600 newsys-2002146495 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/19_lit_briefs_list.txt Tessa Lindsay Pesch, of Littleton, along with The Iron Maker, a 2000 brown American Quarter Horse gelding, will be among 72 contenders for the Featherlite All-Around Amateur Award at the 2009 Bank of America Amateur competition at the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show, Nov. 6-21 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:05:31 -0600 newsys-2002275050 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/19_lit_clubs.txt Editor’s note: Organizations in our coverage area may send meeting notices to calendar @ccnewspapers.com, subject: CLUBS. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:05:32 -0600 newsys-1990322890 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/19_ent_curtain_time.txt Holiday plays abound at area theaters, in addition to a wide assortment of other great material. Find an expanded theater listing online: ColoradoCommunityNewspapers.com. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:07:30 -0600 newsys-1990323516 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/19_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. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:06:13 -0600 newsys-1994791123 http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2009/11/22/littleton_independent/lifestyles/19_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. 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