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he holidays are back to normal . . . at least closer to “normal” than we’ve managed since 2019. Last year at this time the holidays were looking pretty lonely—vaccines hadn’t arrived and family gatherings were a risk. But now many of us are double- or triple-jabbed, and 2021 promises a resurgence of holiday joy.

Those excited to spread love with holiday gifts may be intimidated by recent headlines about hiccups in the supply chain. It sounds intimidating—shipping containers backed up by the hundreds at the ports, microchips and semiconductors in short supply . . .

We have a solution of sorts: Shorten your supply chain. Spend your holiday gift budget with local vendors and artisans; support the local businesses who’ve suffered through our plague years alongside us.

Boulder County is composed of communities, but you know who isn’t a member of any of those communities? Jeff Bezos and Amazon. Every time you spend a dollar at a local business instead of clicking ‘Buy It Now’ you’re enriching your community— those dollars circulate among our zip codes instead of shooting off into orbit on a Blue Origin rocketship.

We love buying local, and we know you do, too. So once again we present our I Love Local gift guide, chock-full of local options for your shopping pleasure—after the year we’ve spent trying to emerge from the pandemic, you probably owe yourself a special gift along with the baubles you’re buying for your loved ones.

May your holiday season be filled with joy, health, and companionship, as well as the finest goods and gifts our local businesses have to offer.

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Great Gifts of the Finest Foods & Imported Specialty Goods Skip a plane ride over the pond this holiday season and excite all of your senses in “La Vie Parisienne Boheme” while experiencing a truly original European Marketplace right here in Colorado!

Come check out our wonderful new wine section offering over 50 varieties of unique one of a kind wines!

DAILY ARRIVALS of NEW & BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY PRODUCTS! We have wonderfully unique and delicious made fresh gift baskets, as well as many other gifts, available for shipment anywhere in the continental US. Please order online with us www.cheeseimporters.com, in person or over the telephone.

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Johnston Chiropractic

2255 Mountain View Ave., Longmont 303-772-5042

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e have been caring for Longmont and Boulder county since 1977. Dr. Derek Johnston is a secondgeneration chiropractor raised with the philosophy, art and science of Chiropractic, acupuncture and natural therapies to treat ailments he had throughout his lifetime. At Johnston Chiropractic, we are devoted to offering the most advanced non-surgical therapies that really help patients. One of the most successful protocols is spinal decompression with the DRX9000™. A great alternative to surgery reducing loading of the spine and allowing discs and surrounding tissues to rehydrate, realign, and generally feel better. DRX9000™ therapy treatment helps degenerated, herniated and bulging discs, sciatica, facet syndromes and chronic pain, even with multiple levels of herniation. Treatgentle adjusting, high-velocity manual adjustments, and instrument adjusting. Therapies and exercises help you feel better fast and avoid reoccurrences. Dr. Johnston educates you about your injuries so you can better take care of yourself and avoid re-injury.

Just Jamie Skin Studio 2255 Mountain View Ave., Longmont 303-875-0881

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e have been serving the Longmont and Boulder County community since 2019. Jamie Gaston L.E., CLC is a licensed

numerous esthetic services. A Colorado native who was born and raised in Longmont, Jamie promotes positive self-image and leading a healthy lifestyle. Her studio offers a variety of skin care services such as dermaplaning, nano needling, microdermabrasion, specialized facials, make-up application, ness coaching. Jamie was voted make-up artist of the year in 2020: “My goal is to empower everyone to be the best version of themselves,” Jamie says, “to help them to achieve their goals and enhance their natural beauty and

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Hazel’s Beverage World 1955 28th St., Boulder 303-447-1955

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ith over 15,000 unique products in a 35,000-square-foot store, Hazel’s has it! We are proud to offer Boulder County’s largest selection of wine, beer, spirits, cigars, specialty foods and more in a fun and friendly shopping atmosphere.

Hazel’s everyday low prices and friendly, knowledgeable Flight Crew members are Voted Boulder’s Best Liquor Store nine years running, we take being local seriously.

We are Boulder-owned and operated with a large selection of local products. Shop in-store or Shop on the Fly via our website or app for quick pick up or delivery.

The Boulder Drum Shop 3070 28th St., Boulder 303-402-0122

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o make all the drummers in your household beam with joy this holiday season, please drop

by The Boulder Drum Shop. Our spacious digs offer a larger, more comprehensive array of drums from the world over, as well as everything the working drummer needs to enhance his or her creative gigging experience. The Drum Shop is proud to carry the best selection of ethnic percussion in the Rockies. If you’re looking for a great selection of djembes, doumbeks, cajons or frame drums, we are here for you. The Drum Shop also houses the area’s largest selection of DW, Yamaha, Pearl, Gretsch, Tama and Pacific drum sets and hardware. There is also a great selection of cymbals from every major brand and some nice smaller companies. The Drum Shop is proud to offer lessons by two of Boulder’s finest working drummers—Joe Morton and Christian Teele.

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NoBo Art District

The NoBo Art District located along North Broadway, between Violet and Highway 36 301-909-8219

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hop NoBo for the Holidays! The Mission of the NoBo Art District is to enrich and advance the arts in Boulder through engagement, events and educational activities that promote the role of artists and creatives in our community. The NoBo area is characterized by upscale, mixed-use new urbanism, high-end restaurants, eclectic shops, and a mix of funky, artist-friendly warehouses. Check out our galleries, eateries, and private art studios open with special holiday hours. Come explore North Boulder! Become an Insider. . . Become one of us. . . Join NoBo! We are open to ALL! Artists, friends of artists, people who love art, and of course people who love people. Why join? Current members tell us it feels great to be part of the only official art district in Boulder! While our geographic district is well defined, the boundaries containing our members are endless! The world is reopening, and First Fridays are back! For a list of benefits and to join: noboartdistrict.org/membership.

Longmont Creative District 320 Main St., Longmont 303-651-8484

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owntown Longmont is your one-stopshop this holiday season. No matter who you are shopping for—or what’s on their wish list—you’ll find the perfect gift.

Get your holiday shopping (and shipping!) done early, and keep it local this holiday season. Downtown Longmont boasts oneof-a-kind boutiques and shops, innovative craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries, nationally recognized restaurants, eclectic art galleries, and relaxing personal services.

Not sure what to get for that difficult-toshop-for person on your list? Downtown Longmont Gift Cards make the perfect gift! With more than 70 participating businesses, everyone can find something they love. Purchase at DowntownLongmont.com or 320 Main Street.

Mike’s Camera Christmas Revels at the Dairy Arts Center 2590 Walnut St., Boulder 303-440-7826

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he Christmas Revels return to the Dairy Arts Center stage December 18-22. After a year of “going dark” we are back with our 2021 production of Celtic Roads. Enjoy fiddling, Irish dance, chorus and brass, along with skits and the traditional Mummers’ Play. Sing along and laugh with us once again as we revel in the joy of the holiday season.

December 18, 19 and 22 at 2 p.m.

December 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets at thedairy.org/events or call the Hartman Box Office at 303-444-7328 We can’t wait to see you again at the Dairy Center!

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o not let those family memories go to waste, create a personalized one-of-a-kind gift or keepsake that will help you remember the good times as well as the challenging.

Select from our catalogue of customizable photo gifts that we can create from your pictures, art or even a child’s sketch. The possibilities are endless! We are here to help you celebrate your memories with the world’s greatest hobby of photography!

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Love the Local This Holiday Season ®

Local is more than a place. It’s who we are as a community. Small businesses treasure relationships with their customers. They provide opportunities allowing us to use our senses and walk away with tangible items - personal experiences that are not available when we shop online. Small business owners are resilient, resourceful, hard working and essential to the vibrancy of our community. They are here for us...let’s be there for them. Tie up your holiday season with a bow by visiting downtown Boulder during the most wonderful time of the year. Find that perfect gift as you stroll throughout the district to shop at over 100 specialty retailers!

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I love loca l guide to the holidays Boulder Valley Women’s Health Center 2855 Valmont Road, Boulder 82 21st Ave., Longmont 303-442-5160

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Christmas Eve Living Nativity Christmas Story & Prayer at 5pm and 6pm

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his holiday season, consider a gift to a local nonprofit! Boulder Valley Women’s Health Center is your locally founded, locally run, independent provider of reproductive and sexual health care. Founded in 1973 as the first abortion clinic in Colorado, our services have expanded over the years to include a full range of reproductive health services for adults and teens of all genders. Most services are provided on a sliding scale based on income, assuring that everyone—regardless of income, insurance, immigration status, age, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation—have access to quality care. This holiday season, give where you live! Support reproductive healthcare access in our community.

Live Christmas Music Communion Available Plus park and walk or drive through

outdoors + distanced + safe Bring a donation of NEW clothes or diapers for newborn to 18 months to donate to Mother House saintaidans.org 2425 Colorado Ave. Boulder, CO 80302 8 November 18, 2021

Boulder Bookstore

1107 Pearl St., Boulder 303-447-2074

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his holiday season, we at Boulder Book Store are working hard to make sure we have in lots of copies of all the big books of the season. We’ve never had so much overstock! We know there will be lots of supply chain issues in the upcoming month, so we’ve also created a huge online gift guide to help you find the perfect book for everyone on your list. Visit boulderbookstore.net/giftguide to check it out! And don’t forget, besides books we’ve got lots of other great gift items, including a large selection of bean-to-bar chocolates, cashmere scarves, cozy socks, and beautiful puzzles. Our store is of course open for browsing, but we also have curbside pickup available.

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Front Range Mercantile Flea Market 1201 S. Sunset St., Longmont 303-776-6605

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ocally owned and operated since 1989, Front Range Mercantile Flea Market offers a truly unique shopping experience this holiday season. Our 21,000-square-foot showroom features more than 90 dealers, each with their own variety of offerings.

Front Range Flea Market is your one-stop shop to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list this year. We have fantastic gift ideas for all ages, 0-99! From the funky to the functional, grand to giddy, you’ll find the area’s most deliriously delightful shopping at Front Range Mercantile Flea Market. Stop in today, because what you are looking for might be gone tomorrow! Open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Singing Cook

728 Main St. Louisville

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he Singing Cook is Louisville’s destination kitchen shop for a reason! We stock a wonderful assortment of colorful, fun, and functional kitchenware, from basics and essentials to more specialized items for those who are exploring and expanding their culinary prowess. In addition to items for the home cook, we also have Colorado gifts, gourmet food and British goods, seasonal gifts, cookbooks, home goods, and so many items you never knew you needed! Visit our shop in the heart of Historic Downtown Louisville this holiday season and let us help you find the perfect gift for anyone on your list. We look forward to seeing you! Happy Holidays!

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Play it Again Sports

653 S. Broadway, Boulder 303-499-2011

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lay it Again Sports opened in 1990 and has been happily getting customers affordably into sports equipment ever since. Bring in your quality used gear to trade in for bigger discounts or just for cash. The extra savings during the holidays allows customers to stretch the gift list further! Come check out our huge selection of alpine and nordic ski gear and accessories—everything you need to get out and have fun in the snow! Beyond the holidays, we work with youth leagues and schools throughout Boulder County. We enjoy helping kids and adults get into sports by offering affordable gear. We’re open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday noon-6 p.m., and Sunday noon-4 p.m. We’re closed on Tuesdays. We appreciate our customers. Happy holidays!

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t Dickens 300 Prime, we know the holidays are a time for gathering with family and friends. This year, we welcome you to celebrate and create new memories with us. Our executive chef and co-wwner, Anthony Sanschagrin, brings his love of cuisine and presentation to every plate. Are you looking to reserve a large party? We offer private dining options in two separate banquet rooms, while our Opera House holds up to 300 guests for any celebration.

Contact Noella Colandreo (noella@dickensoperahouse.com), event planner and co-owner, to bring your vision to life! We also have Gift Cards available for that someone special this holiday season!

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6) Thistle Community Gallery 4871 Broadway at Front Range St. Holiday gifts, fine art, jewelry and holiday cards. Adderly Grant-Lord, Alissa Davies, Jessica Moon Bernstein-Schiano, Karen A. Dombrowski-Sobel, Tree Sky Boulder noboartcalls@gmail.com Dec. 3: 6–9pm Dec. 4, 11, 18: 1–3pm

7) CarolAnn Wacther 4593 N. Broadway #C111 Fine art, clothing, and housewares 646-244-6463 Dec. 3–18: Fri 11–3pm, Sat 12–5pm or by appointment

8) by elke 4593 N. Broadway #C108 Handmade bags & accessories byelke.com All Dec.: Mon: 12–4pm Tues–Thurs: 10:30–4pm Fri: 12–5pm Sat: 11–3pm

9) Liz Quan Studio 4593 N. Broadway #C120 Ceramic objects and necklaces lizquan.com, 303-877-8747 Dec. 3–18: Fri–Sat, 11–5pm or by appointment

10) Theresa Haberkorn 4593 N. Broadway #B102 Woodcut printmaking theresahaberkorn@gmail.com All Dec.: By luck or appointment

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NOBO HOLIDAY GIFT SALE Thursday, November 18, 2021-December 31, Thistle Gallery @ The Bustop Apartments, 4871 N. Broadway, Boulder. Price: Free Join local artists Alissa Davies, Karen Dombrowski-Sobel, Adderly Grant-Lord, Jessica Moon Bernstein-Schiano, and Renata @ Tree Sky Boulder for a holiday gift show in the months of November and December. Handmade gifts include fine art, prints, jewelry, art cards and more!

Opening Reception during First Friday, November 5 from 6-9 p.m. Also join us for Second Saturday, November 13, 1-6 p.m.

Located in the Thistle Gallery at The Bustop Apartments. Open to appointments: NoboArtCalls@gmail.com

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WINTERSKATE IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE Opening November 19, Steinbaugh Pavilion, 824 Front Street, Louisville.

Adults: $10 Kids age 3 and under skate for free (skate rental included with admission).

Now in its 18th season in Louisville, WinterSkate features traditional holiday music, free horse-drawn carriage rides, free parking, over 5,000 square feet of ice, concessions, and much more!

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BUTTERFLY EFFECT THEATER OF COLORADO PRESENTS HOLIDAY MARKET 2021: GIFTS OUTSIDE THE BOX November 19-30, Virtual Event URL: betc.org/support/holiday-market-2021 This season, we’re grateful for our community’s resilience and compassion in challenging times. Your generosity has kept BETC strong through this time of lifechanging events. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. BETC’s virtual Boulder Weekly

Holiday Market offers you over 70 unique experiences and custom-made gifts available for auction. All proceeds will go toward BETC’s 2022 artists, programs, and performances.

MOLLIE MCGEE’S HOLIDAY MARKET November 20 and 21, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. Price: $5 for both days; Kids 12 and under free Mollie McGee’s Craft Markets feature only the highest quality handcrafted items as well as a selection of unique items not found in most malls. We are proud to be Colorado’s finest (and friendliest) juried craft show. There are two, two-day shows held at Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont, Colorado. Our Fall and Holiday Markets boast over 160 booths at each show.

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JINGLE BELL MARKET CRAFT FAIR 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way, Broomfield.

Broomfield’s craft fair of the holidays will be held at the new Broomfield Community Center located at 280 Spader Way. The annual Jingle Bell Market Craft Fair features five rooms filled with local crafters from Colorado. You will find something special for everyone on your list!

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SWITCH ON THE HOLIDAYS 5 p.m. Sunday, November 21, Pearl Street Mall, Boulder Starting at 5 p.m., kick off the holiday season as we to flip the switch that illuminates lights along the Pearl Street Mall, Civic Area and around the Boulder County Courthouse! Includes a performance by the Boulder Ballet and free visits with Santa following the performance.

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JILL’S RESTAURANT & BISTRO THANKSGIVING BRUNCH AND CANDLELIGHT DINNER 11 a.m. Thursday, November 25, Jill’s Restaurant & Bistro, 900 Walnut Street, Boulder.

This brunch features a variety of delicious holiday selections—including a carv-

ing station, Alaskan king crab legs, housemade pastries, Munson Farm pumpkin soup, several salads, bottomless mimosas and bloody Marys, and much more—for $85 per person ($35 for children 4-12 years old). Seatings are offered between 11-11:30 a.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. Dinner seating is available from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., with a four-course prix fixe holiday menu featuring a variety of menu selections for $84.95 per person ($34.95 for children 4-12 years old). Featured menu selections include Munson Farm heirloom squash bisque, prime rib, pumpkin ravioli, a dessert station and more.

TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING AT HOTEL BOULDERADO Thursday, November 25, Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th Street, Boulder.

Give thanks at our annual Thanksgiving celebrations. Enjoy seasonally prepared menus with three different locations to choose from. Dine with us at Spruce Farm & Fish, The Corner Bar, or on Hotel Boulderado’s Mezzanine.

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LONGMONT THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS ‘A TUNA CHRISTMAS’ November 26-28, December 3-5, 10 and 11, Longmont Theatre Company, see Holiday Calendar page 14

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513 Main Street, Longmont. Tickets: $30.

A hilarious comedy about Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas. Two actors play all the crazy citizens of Tuna, Texas, as they prepare for the town’s annual Christmas festivities including the hot competition in the annual lawn-display contest. A Tuna Christmas is a total delight for all seasons.

BDT STAGE PRESENTS ‘WHITE CHRISTMAS’ Through Jan 8, BDT Stage, 5501 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder. Tickets: $70-$75, bdtstage.com This smash Broadway musical based on the Irving Berlin film starring Danny Kaye and Bing Crosby will definitely make your holidays merry and bright. Singers Bob Wallace and Phil Davis join sister act Betty and Judy Haynes to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont.

There, they run into Gen. Waverly, the boys’ commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial difficulties—his quaint country inn is failing. So what’s the foursome to do but plan a yuletide miracle: a fun-filled musical extravaganza that’s sure to put Waverly and his business in the black!

ST. NICK ON THE BRICKS 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, November 26, and Saturdays November 27-December 18, 1300 Block of Pearl Street Mall Kids of all ages can visit with Santa for free. Bring your list and a camera to capture priceless holiday memories. Tired of waiting in line?

Take a free ride on the 100 percent electric Tebo Train aka Snowflake Express.

Children ages 10 and under (along with accompanying adults) will chug along Pearl Street in this one-of-a-kind experience.

The Snowflake Express boards in front of the Capital One Cafe. The last train leaves the station at 2 p.m.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY (WEEKEND) November 26-28, Downtown Boulder Small business owners are resilient, resourceful, hard working and essential to the vibrancy of our community. They are here for us . . . let’s be there for them.

Find that perfect gift as you stroll throughout the district to shop at over 100 specialty retailers and enjoy some holiday cheer and a variety of restaurants!

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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY— LONGMONT 10 a.m. Saturday, November 27, St. Stephen’s Plaza, 500 Main Street, Longmont The biggest and best shopping day of the year will feature ice carvings in St. Stephen’s Plaza, roaming holiday characters, and surprise giveaways for downtown shoppers! Downtown Longmont is the destination for Small Business Saturday, and for your holiday shopping

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th Street, Boulder. Price: $25-$45 Face is an internationally known allvocal rock band from Boulder who have been captivating audiences for more than a decade with infectious energy and enchanting a capella melodies. You won’t want to miss the band’s take on Christmas classics at this beloved holiday show.

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CHANUKAH MENORAH LIGHTING ON PEARL TRACE BUNDY 5:30-7 p.m. 1300 Block of Pearl, Boulder Join the Boulder JCC and Boulder County Center for Judaism for the Community Menorah Lighting on the 1300 block of Pearl Street Mall. This annual, all-ages, outdoor event is open to the entire community and has become a fun holiday tradition for many local families. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. and include the Menorah lighting, music, sufganiyot (jelly donuts), hot chocolate, and Chanukah favors.

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needs. When you shop small and keep purchases local, you’re not only getting a unique product from a local small business, you’re making an investment in your community.

FIREHOUSE ART CENTER HOLIDAY MARKET Noon-5 p.m. November 27 and 28, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Avenue, Longmont After Thanksgiving, shop with local artists, creators and makers, on Small Business Saturday and Artists Sunday.

There’s perhaps nothing more personal than a gift of the arts, so forgo the lines at the big box stores and come shop local!

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CU MUSIC HOLIDAY FESTIVAL 2021 December 3-5, Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant Street, Boulder. Tickets $20-$66 Delight in the twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and beautiful music at CU Boulder’s Holiday Festival, an annual tradition that’s enchanting for all ages. The decades-old celebration brings together student choirs, bands and orchestras— along with world-class faculty performers—for a concert of holiday favorites and new surprises.

PARADE OF LIGHTS 5:30 p.m. 901 Main Street, Louisville This Louisville holiday tradition has been a favorite for over 30 years! The festivities begin with musical entertainment provided by local schools and churches, a living nativity, and visits with Santa. The main attraction, the Parade of Lights, starts at 7 p.m.

BOULDER BALLET PRESENTS ‘THE NUTCRACKER’ December 3-5, Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Avenue, Longmont This holiday season, we are delighted to bring the Boulder and Longmont communities together to celebrate the return of The Nutcracker and offer some much-needed joy. The Boulder Ballet and Longmont Symphony Orchestra will team up this year to perform The Nutcracker, and make a positive impact on our community throughout COVID times. Collectively our organizations have been impacting the arts in Colorado for over a century. The December 5, 1 p.m. performance will be a sensory-friendly performance.

PARADE OF LIGHTS 5 p.m. Friday, December 3, Downtown Erie Come out and enjoy Santa’s Workshop, Local School Choirs, Hot Cocoa, Free Hayrides and Parade of Lights followed by Santa.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY 6 p.m. Friday, December 3, George DiCiero City and County Building, 1 Descombes Drive, Broomfield Be part of this annual community event when all of Broomfield welcomes the arrival of Santa Claus at the George DiCiero City and County Building at One Des Combes Drive. The air is filled with children caroling from the local schools, the Community Park trees are spectacular, the mayor lights the community holiday tree, families can enjoy free cookies and rides on the holiday wagon ride, and children are able to talk to Santa.

ARTASTIC HOLIDAY MARKET 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, December 3, Horizons K-8 School, 4545 Sioux Drive, Boulder Please come to our holiday outdoor market! We will be hosting 45 vendors, bake sale, and raffle under our outdoor tents on school grounds at Horizons K8 from 11-2. We would love to see you!

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN RINGERS PRESENTS THE HOLIDAY SHOW 4 and 9 p.m. Saturday, December 4, Stewart Auditorium, 400 Quail Road, Longmont The Longmont Museum’s holiday tradition is back in person! Join this event for see Holiday Calendar page 16

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songs of the season and holiday cheer from some of the finest musicians and performers in the region.

HOLIDAY MOUNTAIN MARKET 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, December 4, Nederland Community Center, 750 CO-72, Nederland Raise money for Nederland Area Seniors while shopping your heart out (and listening to music, seeing your friends, and eating local foods).

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ARTISAN HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR AT THE MUSEUM OF BOULDER 9 a.m. Sunday, December 5, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder. Tickets: $8-$10 Joining the Museum of Boulder for a festive winter day. Support local artists and their crafts while sipping on Ozo coffee and hot chocolate. The admission includes one warm beverage and a custom ornament made on the museum’s glowforge laser machine.

SANTA’S HOUSE 10 a.m.-4 p.m. December 4 and 5, CU Boulder Pi Beta Phi sorority house, 890 11th Street, Boulder. $5 per person, including children (cash only) Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there all day to listen to your child’s holiday wishes. Bring your camera! Enjoy festive activities and visit with our own Mother Goose who has been telling her tales at Santa’s House since the early 1970s and claims to be over 100 years old! Have fun playing carnival games geared to the 6 and under group. Game tickets are a quarter each. Everybody wins! Tokens can be redeemed for stuffies, books, colorful slinkies, and all sorts of fun prizes. The entire family will enjoy the festive holiday goodies offered at the Holiday Bake Sale table!

VILLAGE AT THE PEAKS ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING 4-7 p.m. Village at the Peaks 1250 South Hover Road, Longmont Head to Village at the Peaks for some old-fashioned fun at the annual tree lighting experience. The festival includes carriage rides, Santa and his elves, photo opportunities, live music, and of course the lighting of the tree.

LIGHTS OF DECEMBER PARADE 6-7 p.m. Downtown Boulder, 15th Street and Pearl Street For 30 years, the Lights of December Parade has wound around downtown Boulder with high school marching bands, hundreds of girl scouts, church floats, nonprofit and civic organizations, and 16 November 18, 2021

Buy local goods from more than 50 local makers. There will be live music, food trucks, kids activities and a visit from Santa Claus.

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LYONS (COLORADO) HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lyons Elementary School, 338 High Street, Lyons A small but mighty artisan market with wonderful hand-sewn and handwoven items.

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HANDMADE HOLIDAY 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, High Plains Library District-Erie Community Library, 400 Powers Street, Erie Find homemade gifts for your family, friends and teachers. This event is for children in third-fifth grades.

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LYONS HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS ‘WINTER AROUND THE WORLD’ 6:30 p.m. Downtown Lyons The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. along Main St. (which is closed for the parade) and will be filled with illuminated colorful floats, many of which will be decorated in the theme of this year’s parade, “Winter Around the World.” Be sure to catch the fireworks display afterwards.

MESSIAH: A BELOVED HOLIDAY TRADITION 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 4, First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce Street, Boulder Join the all-vaccinated singers and orchestra of the Boulder Chamber Chorale, Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra, and vocal soloists in resuming a beloved holiday tradition, George F. Handel’s Messiah, Part 1, Christmas plus Hallelujah Chorus. The concert will be one hour without intermission and features many of our favorite moments from the oratorio.

COLDERBOLDER 5K 2021 The ColderBOLDER is actually 14 individual races. The top three men and women in each race win Cold Medals.

That’s 84 medalists total. So come break out in a cold sweat with us. Pour cold water on those winter blues.The First 13 races are for people who participated in the last BOLDERBoulder. Each race puts

people together who are about the same speed. Why? So everyone has a shot at winning. For example, if you finished the BOLDERBoulder in 52 minutes you race against people who finished between 52-54 minutes. It’s everyone’s chance at personal glory and eternal fame. Once registered, all participants will receive an official Kick-Off email Saturday, November 20 with all the icy details. In addition, you’ll receive the Go Time email on Wednesday, December 1st with race day specifics.

‘CHARLIE BROWN GOES TO THE NUTCRACKER’ LIVE PERFORMANCE December 4, 11 and 18, St Julien Hotel & Spa, 900 Walnut Street, Boulder Jazz up your holiday season at St Julien Hotel & Spa and join us for holiday music from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 11 and 18. This complimentary Ron LeGault Trio performance includes all of the music from the “Charlie Brown Christmas” movie, blended with jazz versions of music from the Nutcracker Ballet.

Curl up by our fireplace, sip a seasonal cocktail and spread holiday cheer during this fun and imaginative seasonal performance, which has become an annual favorite for children and their families.

ERIE HIGHLANDS HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR 10-a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, December 4, Erie Highlands Clubhouse, 185 Highlands Circle, Erie

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COLORADO CHAUTAUQUA WINTERFEST 2021 December 10-12, The Colorado Chautauqua, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. Price: $20-$70 Bring your friends and family and kick off the holidays with the Festival of Lights (December 10), horse-drawn carriage rides, breakfast with Santa, WinterFest Market (December 11 and 12), a tour of Chautauqua’s historic cottages, and more!

You can enjoy all of the amazing ticketed activities (carriage rides, breakfast with Santa, cottage tours, children’s concert with Jeff & Paige) when you take advantage of Chautauqua’s WinterFest Pass.

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FREEZIE FEST 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, December 11, Pearl Street Mall and beyond This snowman extravaganza includes free train rides, visits with Santa and Reindeer Games (crafts and other activities) for all. Freezie Fest is also the final day for Find Freezie Bingo (November 26-December 11). Turn in your completed Bingo card during Freezie Fest for a free mini-snowman and a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder gift card.

TRACE BUNDY’S ACOUSTIC HOLIDAY FEATURING GLEN PHILLIPS OF TOAD THE WET SPROCKET see Holiday Calendar page 18

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8 p.m. Saturday, December 11, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th Street, Boulder. Price: $25-$35 Internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy’s music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience. Seeing the fan-dubbed “Acoustic Ninja” play live confounds even the most accomplished music lovers.

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2021 HANDCRAFTED HOLIDAY MARKET December 11 and 12, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont With 30-plus local artisans and no admission fee for shoppers.

LONGMONT LIGHTS (BIKE) PARADE Deck your bike in lights, don some festive attire, and join the bike parade in Downtown Longmont. The parade begins at 5 p.m. starting at Longs Peak Avenue and Coffman Street. Line-up begins at 4 p.m. There’s an elf theme this year, but whatever you wear, make it festive. Prizes will be awarded.

HERBS AND CRAFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS—LIVE ONLINE AND IN-PERSON CLASS 3-5 p.m. Saturday, December 11, Rebecca’s Herbal Apothecary & Supply, 1227 Spruce Street, Boulder Learn how to make your loved ones homemade herbal gifts to uplift their lives this holiday season with Brigitte Mars.

LONGMONT TOY SHOP 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, December 11, White Fields Community Church, 2950 Colorful Avenue, Longmont The annual Longmont Toy Shop will provide a new toy, smaller new toy, stocking, stuffed animal, toothbrush/paste kit to 500 children ages birth to 18. You can only shop for your own children. A birth certificate is required for each of your children and your photo ID. No other forms of identification for children will be accepted.

This event is first come, first served.

When you arrive, you will be given a ticketed time to return to the doors vs having you wait outside in a line. This is due to COVID and potential weather. A survey will be given to you when you arrive to complete before you enter. Please be kind to our volunteers who ensure this event can happen.

HOTEL BOULDERADO’S HOLIDAY TEA December 11-20, Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th Street, Boulder Hotel Boulderado’s tea service is 18 November 18, 2021

SORTILEGES BY RAVEL December 17-19, Dairy Arts Center, Grace Gamm Theatre, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder. Tickets: $25$30 Boulder Opera brings the enchanting L’enfant et les sortilèges (The Child and the Spells: A Lyric Fantasy in Two Parts) by Ravel with stage direction by Dana Kinney, and music direction by Steven Aguiló-Arbues. A lazy child has been grounded. Ordered to stay in his bedroom until dinner time, he takes out his anger on the animals and objects around him. He knocks over a tea service, torments a squirrel and a cat, tears up the tapestry and then his books. Suddenly, as if by magic, these innocent victims come to life and decide to get their revenge.

The opera is one hour long, sung in French with subtitles.

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offered seasonally to guests set on the historic mezzanine overlooking the hotel lobby. With beautiful views of the hotel’s famous renovated stained glass canopy ceiling and irresistible menus, the tea service at Hotel Boulderado will quickly become an annual tradition for you and your loved ones. Enjoy music from The Nutcracker along with dancers from Boulder Ballet on our mezzanine on December 11 and 18.

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BOULDER HOLIDAY GIFT FESTIVAL Sunday, December 12, Mapleton Center YMCA, 2850 Mapleton Avenue, Boulder The 17th annual Boulder Holiday Gift Festival is Boulder’s biggest and best Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. This year this is the only holiday craft fair of the entire year happening in Boulder County. The festival is a great place to find the perfect gift from amazing local exhibitors. You will find a vast array of amazing high quality gifts that are locally made. This fun and unique shopping experience can be enjoyed by the whole family. Admission is free and outdoor shopping is the safest form of retail.

ELF ON THE 12TH COLORADO MAKERS EVENT 10:30 a.m. Sunday, December 12, 650 Orion Avenue, Erie. Register at Eventbrite Colorado Artisans will be featured at

this gorgeous event. Come shop for handmade items, art, decor, furniture, antiques, candles, soaps, childrens items, clothing and more! This event is invitation only and limited so be sure to reserve your tickets now!

HAZEL MILLER AND THE COLLECTIVE GOSPEL HOLIDAY CONCERT 3 p.m. December 12, Dairy Arts Center, Gordon Gamm Theater, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder. Tickets:$15-$25 The incomparable Hazel Miller and her band return for our annual gospel-rich holiday concert. They always bring the joy of the season with soulful takes on some of our favorites and some unexpected musical treats mixed in. Let your spirit be lifted once again.

ARS NOVA SINGERS PRESENT ‘MADE MERRY’ 4:30p.m. Sunday, December 12, United Church of Christ, 1500 Ninth Avenue, Longmont. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 16 and Friday, December 17, First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce Street, Boulder.

Tickets: $25 Celebrate the season with unusual, rarely-heard music by Ars Nova Singers; a program that balances novelty and tradition, mystery and jubilation, and familiar melodies with innovative new sounds.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN REVELS— CHRISTMAS REVELS 2021 CELTIC ROADS December 18-22, Dairy Arts Center, Gordon Gamm Theater, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder. Tickets: $20$30 Come revel with our Celtic immigrants as they share the lively music, dance and stories of their homelands. Separated by sea, Scotland and Ireland both speak a dialect of Gaelic and are famous for their stories of giants, selkies, and banshees.

In addition to extraordinary Irish step dancing, we include our traditional Mummers’ Play that celebrates the death of the old year and rebirth of Spring. So, even as we have streamlined the 2021 show to acknowledge COVID constraints, its joy reminds us all that human traditions endure through music and laughter.

This year’s Revels performance is being done without an intermission to avoid crowding in the aisles and lobby, and performers will not go into the audience for Lord of the Dance.

SKATE WITH SANTA 2021 1-3 p.m. Saturday, December 18, Sport Stable, 1 Superior Drive, Superior Bring the whole family and enjoy some time on the ice at the Sport Stable!

There will be a craft area for the little ones. Hot cocoa and cookies will be available as well as an opportunity to have your photo with Santa. Additional sponsorship opportunities available.

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SANTA STORY TIME & BRUNCH 9 a.m. Monday, December 20, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont Celebrate the holidays at a story time and brunch with Santa. We will be serving yummy food and cheer as Santa entertains your whole family with stories. Make sure to bring your holiday wish lists and a camera for this special event designed for children accompanied by an adult.

(Tickets required for all attendees age 2 and older.) This event sells out; get your tickets early.

into a viscous, briney slush and,eventually, nothing at all. Beginning with the dynamic chaos of “Up & Down,” and ending with Crumb’s closest thing to a lullaby, Ice Melt’s ten tracks combine, like ice sculptures melting into a glistening puddle.

ST JULIEN HOTEL & SPA 2021 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY MASQUERADE BALL 8 p.m. Friday, December 31, St Julien Spa & Hotel, 900 Walnut Street, Boulder A party two years in the making, St

Julien invites you to enjoy a masquerade ball join us Friday, Dec. 31, beginning at 8 p.m., as we welcome a much-anticipated new year.

Tickets include: Five global food stations; four cocktail bars, including a Veuve Clicquot ice bar; three music venues, with Quemando Salsa Band live in the Ballroom; Bossnova/Brazilian dance party in the Great Room and live jazz in @Jill’s; two balloon drops; party favors, a champagne toast and much more.

Tickets are available for $149 per person (plus tax), with room packages start-

ing at $599 (inclusive of two tickets to the party and a late 2 p.m. checkout).

LICENSE NO. 1 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY 8 p.m. License No. 1, 2115 13th Street, Boulder Dress to Impress and ring in the New Year at License No. 1 with live music, a pizza buffet, and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets: $25 per person.

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JILL’S RESTAURANT & BISTRO CHRISTMAS DAY BRUNCH AND CANDLELIGHT DINNER Saturday, Dec. 25, Jill’s Restaurant & Bistro, 900 Walnut Street, Boulder This brunch features a variety of delicious holiday selections for $85 per person ($35 for children 4-12 years old) and offers seatings between 10-10:30 p.m. and 12:30-1 p.m. Christmas dinner seating is available from 4:30 p.m., featuring a multi-course prix fixe menu with a variety of holiday selections for $85 per person ($35 for children 4-12 years old).

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CHRISTMAS DINNER AT HOTEL BOULDERADO Saturday, December 25, Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th Street, Boulder The festive spirit of the season reigns true at Hotel Boulderado’s Christmas Day celebrations, where you will marvel at the beautifully adorned 28-foot Christmas tree in Hotel Boulderado’s lobby. Enjoy seasonally prepared menus with three different locations to choose from. Dine with us at Spruce Farm & Fish, The Corner Bar, or on Hotel Boulderado’s Mezzanine.

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Carpet One Floor & Home has released their 15th annual collection of pink ribbon welcome mats in support of lifesaving breast cancer research. This year’s collection continues to fund the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) — the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. The new assembly features five microcollections, each representing a different global region through distinct colors and cultural concepts.

The notion of a globally inspired collection pays sentiment to the staggering fact that breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, with over 2 million new cases diagnosed in 2018 alone. Moreover, by supporting the efforts of the BCRF, the money raised through sales of the globally inspired mats will help to fund the best and brightest research across 14 countries and six continents.

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t. Aidan’s has supported the community as we’ve continued to navigate COVID and all of the changes it is bringing to our alreadychanging world. We offer worship that meets you where you are—by zoom, in person inside, and even in person outside. We’re excited again to offer a safe and joyful way to experience Christmas this year. From 5-7 p.m. we’ll have a Living Nativity to view, along with live music that can be listened to outside our chapel, or in the comfort and warmth of your car by FM radio. Clergy will be available to share Holy Communion and a Christmas blessing with you. A worship service with carols and music will be broadcast to the parking lot at 5 p.m., and again at 6 p.m., for about 45 minutes. This will also be available by livestream at tinyurl.com/aidanzoom Please bring a gift for the Holy Family—(new, unused only): preemie to toddler diapers, newborn to 18 months clothes, blankets, baby towels and washcloths, powdered formula. All of these items will benefit Mother House, for at-risk mothers and babies, a local non-profit.

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Join us for the 55th Annual Longmont Gift of Home Tour. This self-guided tour features four unique homes, professionally adorned for the holidays with decor available for sale. Opening night includes a catered party at the Longmont ReStore and first peek at the homes. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No at door tickets available.

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