I Love Local 11.17.2022

i love local

holidays 2022

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You love Boulder County, and so do we. That’s why you choose to keep your mon ey here among your friends and neigh bors, supporting our delightful and diverse swath of small businesses, nonprofits and com munity organizations. So this holiday season, Boulder Weekly is back with our annual I Love Local gift guide, stuffed with homegrown options for all your shopping needs — from unbeatable deals from Boulder County outdoor retailers to can’t-miss events at local culture hubs, and all points in between. And with businesses still reel ing from the instability of the last few years, it’s more important than ever to vote with your wallet by keeping it local. See you out there!

GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS

STUDIO ARTS BOULDER

1010 Aurora Ave., Boulder 303-379-6033

studioartsboulder.org

HB WOODSONGS

3101 28th St., Boulder 303-449-0516

hbwoodsongs.com

HB Woodsongs has been a mainstay of the Boulder landscape for decades, now celebrating our 51st year! We offer friendly, expert service to customers of all ages and all levels of musical experience. Guitars, ukuleles, electric pianos, harmonicas — we’ll help you fnd a gift for your budding or professional musician. We are open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. Check out our Black Friday sale!

LONGMONT

DANCE THEATRE ACADEMY

1422 Nelson Road, Longmont 303-317-2707 (call/text)

LDTAcademy.com

Give the gift of dance and make a dream come true. LDTA is Long mont’s only pre-professional ballet school and celebrates its 25th Anniver sary by creating well-trained dancers through, • Versatility & confdence, • Positive body image & safety, • Mental & physical strength, and • Community & respect.

$25 Introduction Week Special! Gift Certifcates are available. LDTA believes training in a wide curriculum of classical dance styles taught by professionals in their feld creates the necessary versatility required by young ballerinas and male dancers. Find something that moves you: Aerial/Contemporary, Ballet, Bollywood/ Hip Hop/Jazz, Boy’s Dance, Modern, Partnering, Pointe, Tap, Youth Combination Ballet/Tap. Ages 3-Adult.

CHEESE IMPORTERS

103 Main St., Longmont 303-772-9599 cheeseimporters.com

Cheese Importers is a family-owned and operated Colorado company that was inspired by a passion for real foods and the fnest cheeses that pair with them during a time when Americans were recovering from their TV dinner lifestyles in 1976. We welcome you to come our gourmet European-style marketplace just 12 miles from Boulder and embrace la bon vie Parisienne boheme. From your frst step in the front doors, the magic of Cheese Importers invites you to immerse yourself in all of the beauty and deliciousness that fll every square inch of this shop. The shelves are flled with unique, tasteful and thoughtful gifts, the fnest foods from around the world, exquisite European housewares, eau de toilettes, soaps, quality wrapping paper, books, coffee, teas and so much more! Yes, of course there is more! Explore Cheese Importers’ huge walk-in refrigerated “cave” cooler with more than 350 varieties of Eu ropean- and U.S.-made cheeses, salamis, pâtés, Fondue and raclette machines and accessories, Colorado proudly made products & olives galore . Visit Cheese Importers for exceptional prices, a second to none fresh inventory of cheeses, chocolates and other European foods and a joyous experience and share in “VIE EST BELLE”!

Searching for the perfect local, handmade gift? Studio Arts Boulder has you covered. Come shop their annual Holiday Ceramics Sale to fnd beautiful pottery and gifts, all crafted by local artists. A wide selection of tableware, décor, and service pieces avail able. Or purchase a gift certifcate for the artist in your life to enjoy a pottery class, start a ceramics membership, or even secure their own private art studio. The sale is at Studio Arts Boulder’s new membership space on Sterling Circle. If you’re looking to give the gift of creativity this year, stop by to check it out! December 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CENTENNIAL STATE BALLET’S SUGAR PLUM TEA PARTY

Event Address: 3100 Logic Drive, Longmont Business Address: 338 Main St., Suite 3, Longmont 303-772-1335 (option 1)

CentennialStateBallet.org

The Sugar Plum Fairy invites you to join her for a delightful afternoon of tea and treats plus a mini-Nutcracker performance featuring the dancers of Cen tennial State Ballet, your local nonproft youth ballet organization.

Sponsored by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Experience a magical, plated afternoon tea service including:

• An assortment of warm teas

• Finger sandwiches, a scone and sweets

• Musical accompaniment during tea concluding with a mini-Nutcracker performance

• Photo opportunities with characters from the show

Super VIP patrons receive front-row seating. VIP patrons receive second-row seat ing. General Admission seats assigned by purchase date: CSB.link/SugarPlumTea

BDT STAGE

5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder 303-449-6000

bdtstage.com

Before The Beatles, before The Stones, rock ‘n’ roll was born! In just three short years, Buddy Holly set the music world on fre and forever changed the face and sound of rock and roll. Armed with a Fender Stratocaster guitar, his signature specs and a charismatic blend of rockabilly swagger, Buddy explodes onto the stage in this jukebox musical fully loaded with classics “Peggy Sue,” “Oh Boy,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Well…All Right,” “Not Fade Away” and many more with an encore that will have you on your feet and dancing in the aisles. Run ning in rep through the holiday season with Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is the latest installment in the hilarious Church Basement Ladies series! Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas, is a musical comedy that was inspired by the book Growing Up Lutheran, written by Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson in 1997. It’s a fun look at what life was like growing up Lutheran in the Midwest in the 1960s. For per formance and schedule information, or to purchase gift certifcates for everyone on your gifting list, please contact the box offce at 303-449-6000, or visit the BDT Stage website at BDTStage.com.

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LOCAL GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS

JOSEPH A. LUCERO DDS INC.

2575 Park Lane, Suite 101, Lafayette

Hours: Closes 4:30 p.m. 303-834-0615 luceroimplants.com

DENVER GAY MEN’S CHORUS

690 Colorado Blvd., Denver 303-325-3959

Capturing the magic of the season, the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus returns to Boulder for Haul Out the Jolly. Brimming with festivity, gaiety, and cheer, the concert will feature classics like JS Bach’s Jauchzet frohlocket, pop selections include “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy,”and “The Chanukah Song (We Are Lights),” gospel such as “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” and so much more. As usual, DGMC’s costumes, choreography, and killer band complement the holiday camp audiences love and adore. Haul Out the Jolly at Boulder’s First United Methodist Church, Friday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m. Visit dgmc.org for tickets and more information.

HABITAT’S GIFT OF HOME TOUR

Longmont Dec. 1-3, 2022 thegiftofhome.org

There’s no place like home for the holidays. St. Vrain Habitat is proud to host this time-honored holiday tradition. The 2022 Gift of Home Tour will feature 4 Longmont homes, including a Habitat home. Each tour location is professionally adorned for the holidays by local vendors and forists. Opening Night includes a catered party (appetizers, desserts, and alcohol) at the ReStore, a ride on the BrewHop Trolley, and frst opportunity to browse and buy. Secure your tickets online at thegiftofhome.org/tickets or at the Longmont ReStore (1351 Sherman Dr.). Accessibility tickets are available for a discount at ReStore - bring your handicap placard and a photo ID. Don’t miss this memorable experience and fes tive way to support transformational affordable homeownership opportunities!

CRYSTAL JOYS

372 Main St., Longmont 720-526-6183 crystaljoys.com

Crystal Joys offers a beautiful selection of authentic gemstones, jewelry & home decor. Locally owned and operated, Crystal Joys also has a partnership with Sample Supports to employ people with intellectual and developmental disabili ties. As a result, many home decor and jewelry items are handcrafted in the Longmont store and can be found in the “Handmade with Love” collection. Crystal Joys has a location at 1631 Pearl Street in Boulder and another location at 372 Main Street in Longmont. Shop online or in-store to find thousands of unique products. Each item is sourced from all over the world and is truly one of a kind.

Deterioration or damage to your teeth often creates problems beyond the loss of your tooth or tooth structure. Prosthodontists are dental specialists, that have received extensive training in diagnosis, restoration, and replacement of missing teeth. Prosthodontists are the “architects” of your dental treatment, and they frequently collaborate with other dental specialists to ensure that you receive the most effective treatment possi ble. Our practice is working together to realize a shared vision of uncompromising excellence in dentistry. To fulfill this mission, we are committed to, listening to our patients, earn trust and respect of patients, the profession, and community. Exceeding expectations.

LONGMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

519 Main St., Longmont 303-772-5796 longmontsymphony.org

Each year the Longmont Symphony Orchestra sends musicians and teach ing artists to every elementary school in the district.

Works with students and teachers in the district to prepare for all 5th grades to attend full orchestra performances.

• Delivers adaptive music programming for the neurodiverse community

• Presents Family programming for all ages

• Performs traditional and holiday-themed orchestra concerts in public auditori ums, churches, and outdoor spaces.

LONGMONT CREATIVE DISTRICT

320 Main St., Longmont 303-651-8484 downtownlongmont.com longmontcreates.org

Downtown 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 one-of-akind boutiques and shops, innovative craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries, nationally recognized restaurants, eclectic art galleries, and relaxing personal ser vices. Not sure what to get for that difficult-to-shop-for person on your list? Downtown Longmont Gift Cards make the perfect gift! With more than 70 participat ing businesses, everyone can find something they love. Purchase at DowntownLongmont.com or 320 Main Street.

ST AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, LESSER HOUSE

2425 Colorado Ave., Boulder 303-443-2503

St. Aidan’s is a church right across from the CU Boulder Engineering building on Colorado Avenue. We’re excited to celebrate Christmas in-person and inside this year, after our COVID season. On Saturday, December 24, please join us at 3 p.m. for a worship service with carols, a very kid-friendly pageant, and communion. All kids are welcome to join in--use one of our costumes to be an angel or shepherd, or come as a barnyard animal of your choosing; at 7:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, we’ll gather for carols and communion with the choir and other musicians for a quieter and candle-lit service. On Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, we will have one church service at 10 a.m., with carols and communion. All are welcome, all the time--come take some time to rest in the wonder and joy of Christmas. We are also gathering items for the Buff Pantry, that supports CU students, faculty and staff, and you’re invit ed to share the Christmas spirit by bringing any of the following new items to donate: Soap/body wash, shampoo conditioner, shaving cream, disposable razors for men/ women, body lotion, face lotion, mouthwash, combs/brushes, menstrual care products, sunscreen and hand sanitizer.

WASHED UP CAR WASH

1876 Hover St., Longmont 303-532-4365 focusedcarwash.com

Keep your vehicle looking its best this holiday season with a Washed Up Car Wash gift card or Wash Club membership! Now through December 31st, when you purchase one gift card for $25 or more, you will receive a second gift card free (like amount). Perfect for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, neighbors, and those hard-to-shop-for relatives! After all, everyone loves a clean car!

Washed Up Car Wash is a locally owned, express exterior car wash with cutting edge equipment, including an easy loading dual belt conveyor and free vacuums and mat cleaners! Come see us today and see why we were voted Best of Boulder East County’s 2022 Write-In Winner!

BOULDER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

1600 Range St., #200, Boulder 303-449-1343 info@boulderphil.org, BoulderPhil.org

Your Boulder Philharmonic continues its 65-year anniversary season with inspiring classics and world-class guest performers that no one should miss! Join us Thanksgiving weekend as we usher in the holidays with the Boulder Ballet in our joint production of The Nutcracker; bringing Tchaikovsky’s masterful score to life and ensuring a festive time for the whole family. Then continue the celebration and merriment on December 18th, with spirited holiday classics from our brass and percus sion sections. From Jingle Bells to It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Crespo’s The Spirit of Brass to Hanukkah’s Dreidel Song, this unforgettable program is guaran teed to hit all the right Yuletide notes.

Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite music lover? The joy a Boulder Phil concert brings is the perfect present for you and your loved ones. Visit our website or call today for tickets and information on our entire season! We hope to see you soon as we celebrate our anniversary and the excellence that makes the Boulder Phil one of the finest regional orchestras in the country.

DOWNTOWN BOULDER PARTNERSHIP

303-449-3774

BoulderDowntown.com

Local is more than a place. It’s who we are as a community. Downtown Boulder is made up of over 75% local ly owned/operated businesses. Small businesses treasure relationships with their cus tomers. They give us the chance to have personal/tangible experiences that are not available from shopping 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.

ELDORA MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT

2861 Eldora Ski Road, Nederland 303-440-8700

eldora.com

Eldora Mountain is hiring for the 20222023 season. Eldora is located just 20 miles west of Boulder with easy access to the resort on RTD. We have many positions available in a variety of depart ments like snowmaking, parking, food & beverage, lift operations and more! We have something for everyone, and we provide training and uniforms. All positions start at $18, with some starting at $19 or $20 and awesome benefits. We are looking for fun, outgoing people who are passionate about the outdoors and interacting with people. Head over to our website to apply online today! Why work at Eldora? Free ski pass, ski free at 17 Colorado resorts and nine resorts nationwide. Also, 40% retail discounts, 50% food discounts, and free ski and snowboard lessons. Free rental equipment, 401(k) eligibility and dependent benefits.

PARTICULARS ART GALLERY & TEACHING STUDIO

401 S. Public Road, Suite 1, Lafayette 720-890-7888

Featuring 50 local artists, our eclectic coop erative gallery in Lafayette offers unique art and art classes for budding artists and skilled students. Our mission is to build the artist community by offering the opportunity for local artists to showcase their work and a place to build connection and appreciation of the arts through classes /events. We started Art Night Out, a major summer event where we engage folks with demos and community art creations. Biannually we host Student and 6x6 Community Shows that invite our students and community artists to showcase their talent. Our annual Holiday Market offers select art designed to help the community with their Holiday Gift Giving.

FREQUENT FLYERS AERIAL DANCE STUDIO

3022 Sterling Circle, Suite 150, Boulder 303-245-8272

Give the gift of flight this holiday season! Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance offers aerial classes for ages 5 to adult and all levels. Beginners welcome! Increase strength and flexibility, expand your creativity, and have fun while treating yourself to a great workout. We celebrate 35 years of Boulder aerial dance in 2023. Our organization has a robust education pro gram (teaching over 21,000 students the joy of danc ing in the air), a professional company performing throughout the year, an outreach program, Kids Who Fly, youth and adult student com panies, an annual Aerial Dance Festival, and more. Classes start January 9, 2023! Gift certificates available. Call 303-245-8272. Come fly with us!

BLUE AGAVE

2030 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont 303-776-1747 blueagaverestauant.net

Northern Colorado’s most highly recommended dining attraction. Blue Agave is family-owned and operated, bringing collectively over five decades of experience in the restaurant business, offering recipes that go back generations that derive specifically from Jalisco, Mexico, and the Pacific coast.

PEDESTRIAN SHOPS 1425 Pearl St., Boulder 303-449-5260

Make a big dent in your shopping list at Pedestrian Shops... we have some thing for everyone! Visit us to shop Boulder’s best selection of this season’s hot test footwear including Blundstone ($190+), Haflinger ($129), slippers ($49+), Birkenstock ($99+), and more. Plus, don’t miss our great selection of accessories like Yak fur ($49) and Smartwool socks ($15+), novelty sweatshirts ($49), Stanley water bottles ($26+), Rumpl blankets ($99+), belt bags ($35+), and hats ($30+). The Pedestrian Shops has been providing Boulder with comfortable shoes for over 50 years, visit us on the Pearl Street Mall, next to McGuckins in The Village shopping center, in Downtown Denver or online at comfortableshoes.com. Thank you for shopping local this holiday season!

ASPEN EYEWEAR

2525 Arapahoe Ave., Suite E-23, Boulder 303-447-0210

ur family has owned and operated this full service opti cal shop since 1985. We have the largest frame and sunglass selection in Boulder. Our eyewear collection ranges from modern to contemporary, but it’s not just about quantity; our quality is unbeatable. We are always keeping up with our education, current fashion and changes in technology to best serve every one’s optical needs. Our customer service is exemplary. Our friendly and helpful staff has over 200 years of combined experience! We are voted “Best of Boulder” every year for a reason. We are offering 10 percent off complete pair, frame and lens pur chase only until the end of December. Sunglasses and readers make a wonderful gift, and we also accept flex moneys. We’ll be seeing you!

I LOVE LOCAL GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS

EVENTS

H NOVEMBER 17

ART & SIP: BLOCK PRINT HOLIDAY CARDS

6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. Tickets: $40, longmontmuseum.org Get ahead on your holiday preparation in this linocut block printing class designed for both beginners and experienced art ists. Beer, wine and concessions available from the Atrium Bar.

BUTTERFLY EFFECT THEATER OF COLORADO (BETC) VIRTUAL HOLIDAY MARKET

Noon. Thursday, Nov. 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. Virtual market, betc.org

BETC’s Virtual Holiday Market is an online auc tion, offering the chance to win more than 50 experiences and custom-made gifts. Make your bid and support theater in Colorado — all proceeds will go towards BETC’s artists, pro grams and performances.

H NOVEMBER 18

HOLIDAY

MOVIE SERIES

5:30-8:30 p.m. every Friday, Nov. 18 to Dec. 23, The Rock Garden, 338 W. Main St., Lyons

Get cozy with friends and family at The Rock Garden dur ing their holiday-themed movie nights every Friday through Dec. 23. They will be showing staff favorites and holiday sta ples — with hot cocoa and ciders available to purchase.

WINTERSKATE OUTDOOR ICE RINK OPENING

3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, Historic Downtown Louisville, 824 Front St. Tickets: $13, bceproductions.com

WinterSkate in downtown Louisville will carry you away into a dreamy winter scene with holiday music, horse-drawn carriage rides and over 5,000 square feet of ice. Now in its 19th season, WinterSkate is open seven days a week.

WinterSkate runs through Jan. 16.

H NOVEMBER 19

NATURAL HIGHS PRESENTS: COMMUNITY HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET

1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway. Tickets: $8-10, museumofboulder.org

Vendors of all ages will be selling their handmade holidaythemed goods at the Museum of Boulder. While you’re sup porting local teens and learning about self-care practices, check out the museum’s fantastic exhibitions or get a drink from a yerba mate and herb bar.

HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKET

10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. Tickets: $5, molliemcgees.com

Over 150 booths featuring unique, handmade artisan crafts will be at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Holiday Craft

Market. With free admission for kids under 12 and raffle draw ing throughout the weekend, there’s sure to be fun for every one.

JINGLE BELL MARKET CRAFT FAIR

8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way, Broomfield. Free Broomfield’s craft fair is the place to go to find something special for everyone on your list. Five rooms will be filled with local crafters from across Colorado with hand-made gifts and trinkets. The Ninth Reindeer Cafe will be open during the fair with drinks and snacks.

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER JR.

2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20, Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St. Tickets: $15, longmonttheatre.org

The most famous reindeer of all is hitting the stage at the Longmont Theatre Company. With popular songs like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. will get all your favorite Christmas characters on one stage under the bright lights.

H NOVEMBER 20

SWITCH ON THE HOLIDAYS

5-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 1300 Block of Pearl Street, Boulder. Free

Freezie the Snowman and Santa are helping Downtown Boulder kick off the holiday season with the illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse and the Pearl Street Mall. Lights will be switched on at about 5:20 p.m. and Santa will be ready to hear your Christmas wish list until 7 p.m.

H NOVEMBER 24

THANKSGIVING BRUNCH IN JILL’S RESTAURANT & BISTRO

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, Jill’s Restaurant & Bistro, 900 Walnut St., Boulder. Tickets: $40

Jill’s Restaurant is serving an à la carte brunch on Thanksgiving that will feature a two-course special. On the menu is turkey or prime rib served with traditional sides, fin

ished off with a slice of pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. A bottomless mimosa and bloody mary bar is available for $22.

TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING AT HOTEL BOULDERADO

Various times, Thursday, Nov. 24, Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder.

Reservations required

Give thanks with friends and family at Hotel Boulderado’s Thanksgiving event. Attendees will dine at Spruce Farm & Fish, The Corner Bar, or on Hotel Boulderado’s Mezzanine. Reserve your spot while you can — the Mezzanine has already sold out at the time of publication.

H NOVEMBER 25

THE NUTCRACKER

2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 27, Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Tickets: $25-$89, boulderphil.org

Boulder Ballet and Boulder Philharmonic are teaming up on Thanksgiving weekend to bring their production of The Nutcracker to life in Macky Auditorium. The uplifting choreography and smooth melodies make for a great family event, and are sure to help raise your holiday spirits.

A 1940S RADIO CHIRSTMAS CAROL

Various dates and times, Nov. 25-Dec. 4, Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St. Tickets: $35, longmonttheatre.org

A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol brings together popular Christmas songs with four originals as the Feddington Players prepare for a live radio broadcast on stage. The Longmont Theatre Company’s production is both a “heartwarming drama and side-splitting comedy” that will fill you up with the spirit of the season.

ST. NICK ON THE BRICKS

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturdays Nov. 26-Dec. 24, 1300 Block of Pearl Street, Boulder. Free Kids of all ages can come visit the man, the myth, the leg end, Santa Claus, on Pearl Street all winter. While Santa’s reindeer are off limits, you can choo-choo your way around Pearl Street on the 100% electric Snowflake Express.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY (BOULDER)

All day, Nov. 25-27, Downtown Boulder

This Small Business Saturday, support the local shops that help define our community by shopping at more than 100 spe cialty retailers in downtown Boulder. It’s a great way to polish off your holiday list while keeping your money in the place you call home.

H NOVEMBER 27

HOLIDAY MARKET

Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27 and Sunday, Nov. 28, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont

Skip all the hoopla at the big box stores, and help support your local creators and business people at the Firehouse Art Center’s annual holiday market.

H DECEMBER 1

ART & SIP: WINTER WATERCOLOR CARDS

6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. Tickets: $40, longmontmuseum.org

The Longmont Museum is hosting this card-creating event to help you personalize your Christmas gifts. This class is focused on using watercolors to make your card pop. Along with creating art, beer, wine and concessions will be available from the Atrium Bar.

H DECEMBER 2

CU’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL 2022

Various times, Dec. 2-4, Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Tickets: $20-$70, cupresents.org

“Boulder’s beloved holiday tradition” is back to bring you the College of Music’s seasonal perfor mance. This decades-old celebration of holiday favor ites and new surprises is a collaboration of students, bands, orchestras, and the twinkling lights in Macky Auditorium.

PARADE OF LIGHTS

5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, Historic Downtown Louisville on Main Street

The Louisville Chamber is organizing their Parade of Lights event in downtown Louisville. The parade will be accompanied by fun festivities like musical enter tainment from local schools and churches, a living nativity and talks with Santa. Bring your holiday spirit to this more than 30-year-old Louisville tradition.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, George DiCiero City and County Building, 1 Descombes Drive, Broomfield

Bundle up and welcome Christmas to Broomfield with your neighbors (and Santa Claus himself) at Broomfield’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Before and after the lighting, enjoy free cookies, rides on the holiday wagon ride and choruses from the Broomfield Children’s Choir.

ARTASTIC HORIZONS K8 HOLIDAY MARKET

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, Horizons K8 School 4545 Sioux Drive, Boulder

Established in 2004, Artastic Horizons’ mission is to “guide K-8 students to become self-directed learners in a supportive, collaborative environment rooted in critical thinking, justice and choice.” Check out their holiday market — 25% of proceeds help fund school programs.

H DECEMBER 3

LONGMONT MUSEUM HOLIDAY SHOW

3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. Tickets: $15-$20, longmontcolorado.gov

Back for its seventh year, the Longmont Museum is host ing well-known musicians and performers like Hazel Miller, the Boulder Klezmer Consort and The Mestas Abbot Quartet that will bring you songs of the season. And there’s a cash bar with a signature holiday drink.

LYONS

HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Downtown Lyons

The Lyons Parade of Lights will be filled with lit up and col orful floats decorated in the theme of the parade — “Starry Starry Night.” The Parade starts along Main Street then to Second Avenue.

ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING

4-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Village at the Peaks, 1250 South Hover, Longmont. Free

Join the Village at the Peaks in the hub of Longmont for a Saturday of old-fashioned holiday fun. Along with the tree light ing, other festivities include carriage rides, Santa and the elves, photo ops and live music.

LIGHTS OF DECEMBER PARADE

6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Downtown Boulder

Floats decorated by local businesses, churches, schools, community groups and nonprofits are making their way through downtown Boulder on Saturday Dec. 3. The parade, starting at 15th and Walnut, will take a roundabout way to end at 15th and Spruce — where a jolly old man in a white beard will make an appearance from the North Pole.

ERIE HIGHLANDS ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 185 Highlands Circle

Join family and friends at the third annual Erie Highlands Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair — a free outdoor community event. There will be food trucks, music, free kids crafts and raffle give aways along with hand-made goods from local craftspeople.

Get artsy and create Christmas and winter holiday decora tions with your youth ages 5-12. Together, you can craft keep sakes that will last for years to come. Each person in atten dance needs to register.

H DECEMBER 9

WINTERFEST

Dec. 9-11, The Colorado Chautauqua, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. Tickets: price varies depending on activity Celebrate the holiday season at Chautauqua with a tree lighting ceremony, horse-drawn carriage ride, Santa’s Cottage, a historic cottage tour, a festival market and guided hikes. Buy a WinterFest pass for $28 or buy tickets for specific activities. Some activities, like the tree lighting, WinterFest Market and Art in the Park, are free.

LONGMONT LIGHTS

Dec. 9-10, Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont

Take a lovely winter walk around Roosevelt park and enjoy the wonderfully-lit trees and decorations dur ing this annual holiday tradition the whole family will remember.

H DECEMBER 10

A CELTIC WINTER

4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder. Tickets: $5-$50, boulderchorale.org

The Boulder Chorale is putting on a program of traditional Celtic music with a Celtic music ensemble. Adult and children’s choirs will sing together for several Celtic pieces, and perform their new traditional piece “Night of Silence.”

HOLIDAY MOUNTAIN MARKET

10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Nederland Community Center, 750 CO-72.

LYONS HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and Dec. 4, Lyons Elementary School, 338 High St.

Mark your calendars for the Lyons Holiday Artisan Market. The annual market is welcoming locally made art, crafts and handmade items to share their creations with both locals and visitors. Usually the market attracts over 1,000 shoppers during the weekend — you won’t want to be the one left out.

CARBON VALLEY HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Settlers Park, 11447 Deerfield Drive, Longmont

Thanks to the collaborative efforts between Firestone, Frederick, Dacono and the Carbon Valley Regional Library, the Carbon Valley Holiday Festival is bringing fun festivities to cel ebrate holiday traditions. Walk through the park and drink free hot cocoa while kids collect a bag of crafts to complete at home or in the park. Stop at a local vendor’s stand or at a local food truck on site.

COOKIES AND COCOA WITH SANTA

10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 3, Fort Lupton Public & School Library Main Area, 425 S. Denver Ave., Fort Lupton

Santa Claus is taking a break from working the snow off his shoes in the North Pole to visit the Fort Lupton Public & School Library. Tell him your wishes, get a free photo with him and eat cookies and hot cocoa. Bring your own gingerbread house to compete in a decorating contest for a holiday prize — judging for the contest starts at 10 a.m.

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BIG KID ORNAMENT MAKING

9-10:30 a.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. Tickets: $6, longmontcolorado.gov or 303-651-8374.

Attractions at the 2022 Holiday Mountain Market at the Nederland Community Center include fine food, wine and cocktails, along with vendors, music and a silent auction. Kids will even have the chance to meet Elsa Anna and Kristoff from Frozen

COLDERBOULDER

Saturday, Dec. 10, CU Boulder Campus

The “polar opposite” of the BOLDERBoulder, this 5K race will test your endurance and warmth. The top three men and women in each race win “Cold Medals.” Runners, joggers and walkers are welcome to join the 14th and final race of the day to help stay fit and compete over the holidays.

FREEZIE FEST

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Downtown Boulder

Celebrate the holidays on the Pearl Street Mall with a plethora of holiday activities from free train rides to visits with Santa and crafts for all. Remember to play Find Freezie while you’re downtown by finding as many Freezie’s as you can in the area’s businesses. Once you find them, scan the QR code for a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder gift card.

LONGMONT TOY SHOP 2022

8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 10, White Fields

Community Church, 2950 Colorful Ave. Registration required, kenziscauses.org

This first-come, first-serve event provides gifts for up to 3,500 children. Each child will get a new toy from the big and small toy area, a stuffed animal and a wooden toy car.

Registration for the event opens at 9 a.m. on Dec. 1.

SANTA STORY TIME

10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. Tickets: $10, registration required

Cookies, hot chocolate and holiday cheer will be served with stories from Santa at the Longmont Museum.

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SWITCHFOOT — CHRISTMAS TOUR

8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. Tickets: $40-$75, axs.com California rock band Switchfoot wants to warm up your holidays. From fresh takes on clas sics to getting creative with their own seasonal tunes, this performance “wraps arms wide around these contradictions” between surf-rock and Christmas.

BOULDER YMCA BOULDER HOLIDAY GIFT FESTIVAL

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Mapleton Center YMCA, 2850 Mapleton Ave. Find that elusive holiday gift for your friends and family from locally owned businesses and exhibitors at the Boulder Y. Admission is free — including a free concert starting at noon.

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SKATE WITH SANTA

3-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Sport Stable Superior, 1 Superior Drive. Free, registration required

Santa might be skilled at flying high with his sleigh, but did you know he can skate? See the big man’s skills for yourself at Superior’s Skate with Santa event. Once you’ve had your fill, there is a craft area for little ones and hot cocoa and cookies.

RING IN THE HOLIDAYS

3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Saint Paul Lutheran Church, 1600 Grant St., Denver. Tickets: $30, rmringers.org

The Rocky Mountain Ringers are bringing their December holiday performance to Saint Paul Lutheran Church. Along with some oldies but goodies, the squad will perform new pieces alongside special guest Safonia. If you can’t make it in-person, check out their live stream.

WARMTH OF THE HOLIDAYS

4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road. Tickets: $10, rockymountainbrassworks.org

Rocky Mountain Brassworks is inviting you to their holiday concert to enjoy the sounds of brass music in the Broomfield Auditorium. Catch them while you can — their next performance isn’t until March.

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CHRISTMAS DINNER AT JILL’S RESTAURANT & BISTRO

4:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 24 and 25, St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder. Tickets: $90 adults, $40 children 4-12

Jill’s is hosting a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner in the heart of downtown Boulder. Reservations are available from 4:30-8:30 p.m. with a special holiday menu featuring a variety of festive selections.

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CHRISTMAS AT HOTEL BOULDERADO

Various times, Sunday, Dec. 25, Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder. Reservation required

Celebrate Christmas with Hotel Boulderado for brunch or dinner with friends, family and loved ones. The buffet menu is $75 per adult, $35 per child and free for kids 4 and under. You’ll have the option to dine at one of three restaurants: Spruce Farm & Fish, The Corner Bar or Hotel Boulderado’s Mezzanine.

CHRISTMAS DAY GRAND BRUNCH

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder. Tickets: $90 adults, $40 children 4-12

Dine in St. Julien’s grand ballroom, set to live music, on Christmas Day. Reservations are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bottomless sparkling wine, Bloody Mary bar and mimosas are included for adults 21+.

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LICENSE NO. 1 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

8-11:55 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, License No. 1, 2115 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $25, license1boulderado.com

Dress to impress for the last evening of 2022 at License No. 1’s New Year’s Eve Party. Attendees will get treated to live music, a champagne toast and late night food in downtown Boulder.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION WITH FUNKIPHINO

9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, St. Julien Hotel & Spa, 900 Walnut St., Boulder. Tickets: $125-$175, eventbrite.com

Ring in 2023 with style at St. Julien’s New Year’s Eve celebration, headlined by Funkiphino. A ticket will get you access to an open premium bar, appetizers, balloon drop and a champagne toast.

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MCDONALD CARPET ONE FLOOR & HOME

6367 Arapahoe Road, Boulder 303-449-0011

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HAZEL’S BEVERAGEWORLD

1955 28th St., Boulder 303-447-1955 hazelsboulder.com

With 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 eager to share their expertise and help you fnd exactly what you are looking for.

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 instore or Shop on the Fly via our website or app for quick pick up or delivery.

SNOW APPAREL

520 Main St., Unit B1, Longmont 303-434-8566 snowapparel.us

Visit SNOW Apparel to find high-quality, eth ically produced clothing and accessories. Beautiful options arrive weekly, like from Sympli, a travel-friendly line, high style designer pieces from Joseph Ribkoff and athleisure wear from Majamas — “an eco-friendly company committed to ethically USA made clothing and a zero waste lifestyle.” Fabrics made from organic and natural fibers, unparalleled designer fashions and exceptional customer care are all available right here in Downtown Longmont.

At SNOW Apparel, we put people first. The people who make it. The people who sell it. The people who wear it.

Carpet One Floor & Home enables promising research with new globally inspired pink ribbon welcome mats. The flooring retailer supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® in their efforts to fund the best and brightest breast cancer researchers across the world.

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 micro-collections, 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.

PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS 653 S. Broadway, Boulder 303-499-2011

playitagainsports.com

Play 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—ev erything 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, M-F 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. We appreciate our customers. Happy holidays!

BLACK PAW

459 McCaslin Blvd., Unit 4, Louisville 303-554-9343

Tis the season to love your pet! In BOCO, we love our pets – whether you brought home a new pet to get you through the loneliness of lockdown, or you strength ened your bond to your existing fur-babies, we love our pets like members of the family. If you find yourself seeking some themed and quirky gifts to include your pets in the festivities as a part of the family, BlackPaw is THE local pet store to help you achieve all these goals. Holiday themed treats, toys and apparel are available throughout our store to include your fur-babies in the fun and show them as much love as they show you!

MIKE’S CAMERA

2500 Pearl St., Boulder 303-443-1715 mikescamera.com

Do 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 custom izable 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!

SINGING COOK

728 Main St., Louisville singingcookstore.com

The 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!

BOULDER BOOKSTORE

1107 Pearl St., Boulder 303-447-2074 boulderbookstore.net

This 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 over stock! 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 every one 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.

WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED

1520 S. Hover St., Suite D, Longmont 720-680-0551 wbu.com/longmont

Locally woman-owned and operated, Wild Birds Unlimited specializes in bringing people and nature together through the hobby of backyard bird feeding. We offer a wide variety of nature-related products and expert, local advice. Our store stocks the highest quality products including bird food, baths and houses. We fill our store with quality items made in the USA with an empha sis on eco-friendly products and recycled plastics. We source our unique gifts from Fair Trade companies and local artisans. We also have gift cards and last-minute gift ideas. Stop in and let us explain our mission to Save the Songbirds one backyard at a time. Happy Holidays!

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS REVELS 2022

Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder rockymountainrevels.org

The Christmas/Midwinter Revels return to the Gordon Gamm Theater in the Dairy Arts Center again Dec. 21-23. This year’s Rocky Mountain Revels show fea tures music and folktales of the voyageurs from Quebec, including French carols and lively drinking songs, dance and “la Chasse Gallerie, the flying canoe.” Join our intrepid adventurers as they leave friends and family to seek their fortunes in the wilderness, only to realize that they may not return in time for the longawaited holiday celebrations. What will they risk in order to rejoin sweethearts and fam ilies for the big day? Music, dancing, and storytelling abound in this fun-filled show for the whole family. Join us for a Boulder holiday tradition with our multi-generational cast, audience sing-alongs, Mummer’s Play, and a surprise ending!