Winter Scene 12.8.2022

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QUINTESSENTIAL WINTER EXPERIENCE

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Winter Scene is a special issue of Boulder Weekly, which is available every Thursday throughout the County.

For some, winter is not so much a season as a celebration, a time for rest and preparation — punctuated by snowy adventures, of course.

Winter Scene is our celebration of the season, whether you like to get outside or stay snug by the fire. If a backcountry hut trip in the Rockies of Colorado is on your bucket list, let the experts at Colorado Mountain School give you the guidance you need for a safe and enjoyable experience.

Within these pages you can learn more about how Fort Collins native Andy Sovick creates his comprehensive backcountry skiing atlas, Beacon Guidebooks, which has new offerings this year detailing Rocky Mountain National Park and Cameron Pass.

Enjoy art in the coolest way possible by heading to Breckenridge to watch teams from around the world hand-carve 20-ton blocks of snow into enormous, intricate works of art. Or, stay cozy and enjoy theater offerings all along the Front Range, from classics like Thornton Wilder’s seminal metatheatrical Our Town to out-of-the-box regional premieres like acts of faith, which examines good and evil, the disillusionment of youth, and the power of belief.

And of course we’ve rounded up other events and concerts from around the state so you’ll never have to wonder what to do this winter.

Get out there and celebrate the season.

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Every mountain guide has their niche. For Zach Lovell, it’s the Alaskan Range in south-central Alaska.

“It’s a mountain range that instills humility,” says Lovell, who has been guiding for 13 years, 10 of those in the Alaskan Range.

For those expeditions, Lovell takes clients (he calls them ski partners) in an Otter plane and they “basically land on this glacier somewhere in the middle of nowhere.” From there, he digs a base camp and makes a powder hound’s dreams become reality.

“Those expeditions have been a unique and very rewarding experience,” he says. “Not just for me, but for the people I’m guiding as well.”

Lovell loves what he does — he nds the mountains therapeutic, and wants to share that experience with people.

When he isn’t touring the Alaskan Range, Lovell is an International Federation of Mountain Guides Associationcerti ed guide for Colorado Mountain School (CMS), based in Estes Park, where he guides trips and teaches backcountry skills courses to help people access those experiences on their own.

CMS has a variety of frontcountry and backcountry experiences and courses catered for skiers and adventurists of all levels from their home base in Estes Park to locations in Cameron Pass and the I-70 corridor. They also have a 2023 Alaska Range permit this year, which Lovell will guide.

This summer, CMS nished building a completely o -grid yurt as their newest backcountry base camp, mountain lodge and education center to service outings in Cameron Pass, just west of Fort Collins. Named the Seven Utes Yurt, it has a wrap-around deck, wood-burning stove and sleeping space for 16 visitors.

Winter programming will be o ered out of the yurt for the rst time this season. Parties can sign up for an education course, guided adventure or reserve the entire lodge. Located in State Forest State Park,

terrain and great snow in Cameron Pass with CMS’ wide program options lets them meet the needs of any person with the yurt.

“Cameron pass is one of the best ski-touring options in the Front Range,” he says.

One of the classes to be taught at the yurt is the AIARE (air-ee) 1 avalanche course.

Lovell taught his rst AIARE 1 avalanche course of the season Nov. 28-30, at CMS’ frontcountry base camp in Estes Park. The course is designed to help people make better decisions in avalanche terrain.

Alex Stroshine was one of the ve participants in Lovell’s avalanche class. Stroshine wanted to learn about how to travel safely in backcountry terrain.

“Traveling on skis in the mountains is the best way to travel,” Stroshine says. “It’s for pure enjoyment and fun. It’s also a really great challenge, an absolutely stunning environment and the skiing is a blast.”

ON THE SLOPES: Colorado Mountain School, 341 Moraine Ave., Estes Park. coloradomountainschool. com, 720-387-8944

Stroshine, who works at an expedition school based in New Hampshire, says his goal is to eventually lead backcountry ski trips. With his rst avalanche training course under his belt, he now has a better understanding of the risks that come with backcountry skiing.

“I think that before the course, I might not have had the appropriate amount of caution going into the backcountry,” he says.

The rst day of class focused on the types of avalanches, what causes them and risks in avalanche terrain. The group went into the eld during the next two days, analyzing nowpack, practicing avalanche rescue and working on tour plans.

Along with frontcountry courses like the one Stroshine participated in, CMS also o ers classes on avalanche skills in the backcountry during three-day hut trips. The longer backcountry stay gives participants and instructors like Lovell extra time to remain in a backcountry learning space and to unplug from life away from the slopes.

“I just think it’s a bit of a quintessential winter experience,” says Lovell, “to just be able to hang out in that backcountry space with the skiing right out the hut or yurt’s back door.”

With those trips, guides get the chance to step away from teacher-student roles in the evenings and build stronger relationships with the group.

“We’re all just a group of humans enjoying the mountains together, and that can be really easy to feel and to appreciate in those hut trips,” Lovell says.

The guiding company is also implementing a new course series geared toward the less-experienced adventurer called the Fundamental Mountain Skills, which is available through the Seven Ute Yurt.

“Those courses were created to make the outdoors even more accessible,” Lovell says, “and to basically make or add some o erings that are really widening how many people can basically be traveling in the backcountry.”

From the Alaskan Range to the high slopes of Colorado, from hut to hut and from frontcountry to backcountry, CMS can prepare you for your next adventure.

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RIGHT: ‘The Boy Who Believed He Could Fly’ by Team Breckenridge. Inspiration: “The imagination of a child allows dreams to become real.”

BELOW: Team USA Wisconsin (Tomczak) took home the gold medal, for their sculpture, “The Digital Divide,” which depicts a human hand and a robotic hand, connected through a binary sequence of perforated zeros and ones. The team describes their design as, “Is it live? Is it digital? Can we really tell any longer?.”

Frozen materpieces

Enjoy art in the coolest way possible at the International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge

by Chad Robert Peterson

Each January, Breckenridge welcomes snow sculptors from across the globe to compete in the International Snow Sculpture Championships. Four teammates are allotted 94 hours to carve 20-ton blocks of ice, measuring 12 feet high, into frozen masterpieces. Each June, the festival committee sends out 250 invitations and a selection committee then decides which teams to invite. Teams are only able to use hand tools such as vegetable peelers, chicken wire, and small saws — no power tools allowed.

In 2022, nine teams competed, six from the United States, one from Ecuador, one from Mexico, and one from Germany. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded to three winning teams. Two additional prizes are also granted, one for the People’s Choice Award and one for the Lothar Luboschik Artists’ Choice Award. There is no cash prize, only glory.

Massive amounts of work go into creating the blocks. Breckenridge Resort makes the snow and the Town of Breckenridge Public Works hauls it to the event site via dump trucks. Once in the town, volunteers stomp the snow into condensed blocks.

The ice festival returns to Breckenridge from Jan. 23-Feb. 1, 2023, but teams have yet to be announced. Viewing is open from Jan. 27-Feb. 1.

To whet your whistle for this year’s 59th annual Snow Sculpture Championship, here are some photos from last year’s competition.

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ABOVE: Team Mexico’s sculpture titled, “King of Thrones,” won the People’s Choice Award.

LEFT: Nighttime sculpture viewing of the winning sculpture, “The Digital Divide” by Team USA Wisconcin.

Visitors view Team USA Wisconsin (Tomczak) ‘s winning sculpture, “The Digital Divide.”

Winter theater must-sees

For those looking for high-quality entertainment just off the high-mountain slopes

by Toni Tresca

If outdoor winter activities aren’t your thing or you’re looking for things to do with the whole family, consider checking out some of these performances from theater companies across the Front Range. Whether you’re into holiday fare or want to use theater to escape the season, these arts organizations have you covered with a diverse array of programming for even the pickiest family members.

Pop the Holidays, presented by Local Theatre Company, Nov. 30-Dec. 17

The Savoy, 2700 Arapahoe St., Denver. Tickets: $12 - $40, localtheaterco.org

Following the success of season opener Raised on Ronstadt, Local Theater Company presents Pop the Holidays: Music with ’Shells Hoffman. This original cabaret performance, written and directed by Local Theater Company Co-Artistic Director Nick Chase, is hosted by NYC sensation ’Shells Hoffman (Roslyn Hart), a JP Morgan VP turned wannabe cabaret star. This 75-minute ride includes inspired interpretations of holiday classics, pop music, party games and jawdropping revelations. Watch as ’Shells bears her soul, downs several shots and shit gets real.

Away in a Basement: A Church Basement

Ladies Christmas, presented by BDT Stage, Nov. 14-Dec. 28

BDT Stage. 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Tickets: $65-$70, bdtstage.com

As a part of their 45th and final season, BDT Stage presents Away in a Basement: A Church Basement Ladies’ Christmas. It is 1959 and the day of the Sunday School Christmas Program. As the children rehearse in the sanctuary, the ladies of the kitchen are finishing up church tasks. Little do they know what surprises are in store for them as they are called upon, once again, to step in and save the day. Church Basement Ladies is a musical comedy that looks at what life was like growing up Lutheran in the Midwest in the 1960s.

Dot, presented by Vintage Theatre, Nov. 11-Dec. 28

Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Tickets: $20-$34, vintagetheatre.org

Looking for a new holiday tradition?

Consider checking out Vintage Theatre’s regional premiere of Dot. Written by Colman Domingo, an actor from HBO’s Euphoria and writer of Summer: The Donna Summers Musical, Dot explores the wild holidays at the Shealy household. As Dotty struggles to hold on to her memory, her children must fight to balance care for their mother and themselves. This twisted and hilarious new play grapples unflinchingly with aging parents, midlife crises, and the heart of a West Philly neighborhood.

Drunk Christmas, presented by Audacious Theatre, Nov. 25-Dec. 17

Performed at Epic Brewing Company, 3001 Walnut St., Denver, on Dec. 9-10 and Left Hand Brewing Company, 4180 Wynkoop St., Denver, on Dec. 16-17. Tickets: $0-$15, audacioustheatre.com

Drunk Christmas is a shortened, boozesoaked version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Audiences join a drunken cast for a beer and watch them teach Scrooge a lesson about Christmas and all its “spirits.” Spectators are invited to participate in the shenanigans with Rocky Horror-style interactive goodie bags and a Christmas Carol-themed drinking game.

Holly Jolly Holy Sh!t, presented by Springs Ensemble Theatre, Dec. 1-Dec. 18

Springs Ensemble Theatre, 1903 East Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs. Tickets by donation, springsensembletheatre.org

Holly Jolly Holy Sh!t, written by local playwright Kate Hertz, is described as being a Christmas play “in the same sense that Die Hard is a Christmas movie.” Milo is a smoothtalking slacker tasked with luring Ava, an activist, out of an important community center so it can be demolished. What follows is a heartwarming caper as Milo learns the importance of justice, honesty and not being a jerk. Masks are required for audience members.

‘POP THE HOLIDAYS’ COURTESY LOCAL THEATER COMPANY

‘HOLLY JOLLY HOLY SH!T’ COURTESY SPRINGS

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acts of faith, presented by Aurora Fox, Jan. 20-Feb. 5, 2023

Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Tickets: $15-$40, aurorafoxartscenter.org

The new play, acts of faith, makes its U.S. theatrical debut at the Aurora Fox. It follows a young woman named Faith who gets mistaken for a prophet. When a revered religious leader attempts to take advantage of her plight, she begins using her ‘gift’ to right wrongs and punish the wicked. Featuring renowned Colorado theater-maker Betty Hart, acts of faith takes audiences on a journey that explores the struggle between good and evil, the disillusionment of youth, and the power of belief.

Alma, presented by Curious Theatre Company, Jan. 14-Feb. 18, 2023

Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. Tickets: $25-53, curioustheatre.org

Curious Theatre Company continues its 25th season with the regional premiere of Alma. The play considers who the American dream belongs to through the lens of Alma and her daughter, Angel. Long ago, Alma and Angel made 16 wishes together of what they hoped would happen in the future. However, now that Angel is 17, she’s got a different vision for her future than her immigrant single mom. This poetic, funny and timely piece was developed at the Denver Center Theatre Company’s New Play Summit in 2020.

Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson — Apt. 2B, presented by Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado, Feb. 2-Feb. 25, 2023

Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Tickets: $25-60, betc.org

Think you know your Sherlock Holmes? Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado presents an irreverent take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous characters with a bold new female perspective. You’ve never seen Sherlock quite like Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson — Apt. 2B, Kate Hamill’s quick-witted, absurd reboot, in which Holmes and Watson are portrayed as oddball roommates. Come along with the world’s top consulting detective and her non-sidekick

as they look into nefarious scandals and question sexy villains.

Our Town and The Book Club Play , presented by Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, Feb. 24-May 21, 2023

Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Tickets: $30-55, arvadacenter. org

Thornton Wilder’s seminal metatheatrical play, Our Town (Feb. 24-May 21, 2023), explores small-town America and the people who live there. The themes that permeate Our Town run far deeper than witnessing the everyday trappings of a small town. The playwright’s prescribed minimal approach and the intimate space of the Arvada Center’s Black Box Theatre combine for an immersive story of deep truths and the value of cherishing life’s passing moments.

The Book Club Play (March 17-May 18, 2023) starts innocently enough — friends form a club to explore books and discuss together, maybe with a glass of wine. But what happens when a book club is selected for a documentary film and a provocative new member joins? Directed by the Arvada Center’s Artistic Director Lynne Collins, the play treats audiences to Karen Zacarías’ hilarious new comedy about books and the people who love them.

Laughs in Spanish, presented by Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Jan. 27-Mar. 12, 2023

Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Tickets: $35-66, denvercenter.org

An international art festival is about to begin and Mariana, the director of a swanky modern art gallery, has a severe problem: Her showroom is an active crime scene. Laughs in Spanish at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts is part crimecomedy and part telenovela. Stylish and vibrant, this world premiere offers a lighthearted look at the struggles many Latinas go through to gain entry into cultural and artistic spaces that have historically excluded them.

Beacons of knowledge

A decade after his first backcountry skiing atlas, Andy Sovick’s Beacon Guidebooks are mapping terrain better than ever before by Will Brendza

There’s two things Andy Sovick is outright obsessed with: maps and skiing. He’s built his life and career around both.

The Fort Collins native grew up in an outdoor-oriented family, and by high school he was kayaking, climbing and backcountry skiing, engaging in all things mountain sports. It was all he cared to do.

“I just had to go to Fort Lewis College in Durango as a result,” he says.

It was there his interest in backcountry skiing blossomed into a full blown addiction.

“I met a great group of friends where we all went skiing obsessively together every day of the week, whenever we could, between classes, before classes, in the dark,” Sovik says. They’d take disposable cameras with them and take pictures of mountain faces, ridgelines, chutes and other features of the surrounding terrain. They’d then use those photos to plan their next assaults.

“We were just a group of obsessed friends,” he says. “And it was honestly during those years the idea for [Beacon] was born.”

The ski bum college student had stumbled on the drifts of destiny. It would take years to fully manifest, but without knowing it, he was honing skills that would lead him to a career writing and publishing some of the best backcountry skiing guidebooks sold anywhere.

“One of my college friends, a good 10 years after we graduated, was living on the west side of the Tetons and published a little staplebound aerial photo atlas of the Targhee backcountry (in Wyoming),” Sovick recalls. “When he showed me that, a lightbulb went off.”

In 2013, Sovick started working on his very own atlas of Crested Butte’s most popular backcountry skiing areas. He chartered an airplane and took aerial photos of the landscape in the wintertime, putting them together into a guidebook of sorts: the “OffPiste Ski Atlas” for Crested Butte.

Sovick made one for the Silverton zone the year after that. Then his phone rang. It was a mountain guide from Washington state who’d seen his atlases and wanted to make one for Snoqualmie Pass outside of Seattle.

“That’s where the publishing company

was born,” Sovick says. “I had no idea what I was biting off, but I jumped in and we got his product published and ever since then we’ve just been growing a couple of titles per year.”

Which is putting it modestly. In the seven years since Sovick officially founded Beacon Guidebooks, he’s worked tirelessly with dedicated authors, publishing nine atlases for different areas around the country, nine topo maps to accompany the books, and an avalanche rescue guidebook.

This year Beacon is adding seven more maps and three more guidebooks — two of which are for backcountry skiing zones in Boulder’s backyard.

Beacon Guidebooks are unique among their class of outdoor literature. They’re technical, and they go into extreme and minute detail describing the terrain and avalanche danger of different slopes, much of which is in terms newcomers might find daunting.

But that’s by design, Sovick says.

“For a total beginner to backcountry skiing, I think the books would be fairly confusing and intimidating, which I think is a good thing,” Sovick says. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use them, he continues, it’s just a good reminder that the backcountry is serious.

“It’s not a place to just jump right in and try it out,” he says. “There’s a lot to learn, and if the atlas and maps are confusing to you, it probably means you should be hiring a guide and taking more education.”

His guidebooks and maps identify the “uptracks” (ascent routes) and “downtracks” (runs). They include general aspects for all zones, Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale ratings, max slope angle and descent elevation loss for each run, objective hazards, avalanche terrain information, access and ascent information and exit information for every zone. There’s even an “Avulator” table at the beginning to help match a skiers’ backcountry education level to available terrain and conditions.

The guidebooks are light enough to be easily carried in a backpack, and the maps are waterproof and perfect for taking into the field and whipping out on the trail.

Beacon’s newest guidebooks and maps for Colorado are firsts for both the areas they describe. One is for Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the other is for Cameron Pass in Northwestern Colorado (and a third is for Steven’s Pass in Washington).

The RMNP guidebook was written by Mike Soucy, a lifelong skier and Estes-based mountain guide who’s been skiing the park for two and half decades. You can tell, flipping through the pages of Soucy’s Beacon Guidebook, he doesn’t mess around — this guy skis the big stuff in the way back. His guidebook covers the parks’ couloirs, mountains, peaks, glaciers and glades, describing

them with the kind of intimacy that’s only gleaned from a lifetime of first-hand experience.

The Cameron Pass guidebook was authored by a local Fort Collins ski legend, and Cameron Pass aficionado, Rodney Ley. Ley’s been skiing since the boots were leather and the boards were solid wood, and says his trips to Cameron Pass over the last 50 years number in the hundreds, “at least.”

After all, Ley helped establish Cameron Pass as one of the premiere backcountry zones in that part of Colorado.

“Cameron Pass is absolutely my favorite and that’s because it is completely remote,” Ley says. “The book, for me, was the culmination of a lifetime of sharing and gathering information in that part of the state.”

Sovick knew Ley growing up in Fort Collins. Sovick went to school with Ley’s son, and used to spend his spare time in the mountain shop Ley owned, Sovick’s “go-to” for all things backcountry skiing.

“I spent a lot of time just staring at gear that I couldn’t afford or didn’t know how to use yet,” Sovick recalls with a chuckle. So, when he wanted to publish a book about backcountry skiing in the Cameron Pass zone, he knew exactly who to call.

“He really is the authority on that ski terrain,” Sovick says of Ley. “He is a total map geek and is one of the best authors I’ve ever worked with.”

Which is saying something. Because Sovick has worked with some incredible authors over the years. Beacon Guidebooks wouldn’t have been possible at all without them. “It’s really important to give a lot of credit to these authors,” he says.

Almost 10 years into making Beacon Guidebooks and Sovick says he’s finally getting his system dialed in. The books come together much faster than they used to.

“We have a process now that’s much more streamlined than it was in 2013,” he says. “Now, there’s a few of us in the office that are just hell bent on getting these books made as fast as possible.”

Beacon Guidebooks have come a long way since that first photo atlas of Crested Butte that Sovick published back in 2013. They’re one of the premiere guidebook brands for backcountry skiing, and they’re only getting better. Skiers huddle over them around kitchen tables with friends, planning their next backcountry ski trip — just like Sovick used to do with his obsessed college friends.

Sovick says that’s one of the most rewarding parts of creating the guidebooks.

“I always say the line between planning and dreaming is very blurry and undefined,” he says. “[Providing that for other skiers] is really rewarding for me, for sure.”

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front range 2022-2023 concerts

Friday, Dec. 9

Amon Amarth.

6:30 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., Denver. Tickets: $72

Mindi Abair with Vincent Ingala.

7 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $40-$45

Rabble sh.

7 p.m. Muse Performance Space, 200 E. South Boulder Road, Lafayette. Tickets: $20

Papadosio with Evano

8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets:$17-$25

Ko n Kats.

8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $20

Toubab Krewe.

8 p.m. The Caribou Room, 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland. Tickets: $15

Chain Station.

8:30 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Boulder. Tickets: $15 cash

Mr. Carmack.

9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $20-$25

Pond.

9 a.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Tickets: $27

Saturday, Dec. 10

TIERRO Band with Bridget Law.

6 p.m. Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl Suite V3A, Boulder. Tickets: $22-$55

Russel Dickerson & Drew Green.

7 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., Denver. Tickets: $37

A Winter’s Eve with David Arkenstone & Friends.

7 p.m. eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. Tickets: $30

Sarah Banker.

7 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Boulder. Free

Trace Bundy’s Acoustic Holiday with Yasmin Williams.

7:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $25-$35

Covenhoven with Companion.

8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $15-$17

Soen. 8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $25-$30

iZCALLi.

8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Tickets: $30

The Smile.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $75-$110. Second night on Sunday, Dec. 11.

Odie Leigh with Blake Rouse.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $15

Sunday, Dec. 11

Hippy Bluegrass Church.

10 a.m. eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. Tickets: $15

BANT.

7 p.m. Muse Performance Space, 200 E. South Boulder Road, Lafayette. Tickets: $20

Storm Large: Holiday Ordeal.

7:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Tickets: $23-$90

Switchfoot.

8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $40-$75

Monday, Dec. 12

JOHNNYSWIM Christmas.

8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $35

Tuesday, Dec. 13

Jerry Joseph with the Dimpker Brothers & Jesh Yancey.

8 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $17

Wednesday Dec. 14

Ryan Shupe and The Rubberband.

6:30 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $20-$25

Orebolo featuring Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach and Je Arevalo of Goose.

7:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $35-$40

Bartees Strange.

8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $20

Thursday, Dec. 15

Keller Williams with Dave Watts + Tye North.

8 p.m. The Caribou Room, 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland. Tickets: $40

Feral Suits with Motel Frunz + Calamity.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $14

KXLLSWXTCH.

8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $20

Friday, Dec. 16

Dawn Clement with Gonzalo Teppa and Clare Church.

7 p.m. Muse Performance Space, 200 E. South Boulder Road, Lafayette. Tickets: $20

4 A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE

Detox Unit.

7:30 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., Denver. Tickets: $93

A Boy and His Kite.

8 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $15

Wookiefoot with A-Max.

8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $22-$25

WICCA PHASE SPRINGS ETERNAL.

8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $20

Nick Dunbar and Sad Cowboy.

8:30 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Boulder. Tickets: $15 cash

Saturday, Dec. 17

Irish Christmas In America.

7:30 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $30

Joe Anderies Quartet.

7 p.m. Muse Performance Space, 200 E. South Boulder Road, Lafayette. Tickets: $20

Jade Cicada.

7:30 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., Denver. Tickets: $45

The Railbenders.

8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $28

Little Feat with Nicki Bluhm.

8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $50-$100

Bluebook with Wave Decay.

NICKI BLUHM

JOSHUA BLACK WILKINS

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $15

Alaska Thunderfuck.

9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $20. Second night on Sunday, Dec. 18.

Sunday, Dec. 18

Never Kenezzard with Zingaro.

4 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $13

Sugar Moon.

7 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Boulder. Free

Daniel Rodriguez & Dead Horses.

7 p.m. eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. Tickets: $25

Tuesday, Dec. 20

Geo Tate’s Big Rock Show.

8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $30

Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas?

8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Tickets: $35

Wednesday Dec. 21

Bonnie & Taylor Sims.

7 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Boulder. Tickets: $25

17th Avenue All Stars & 5280 A Cappela.

8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $25

Thursday Dec. 22

A Winter’s Eve with Megan Burtt and Sturtz.

7 p.m. eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. Tickets: $25

Hazel Miller.

8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $25

C.F.P. with Hover y + Lost Cause.

8 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $14

Friday, Dec. 23

Daniel Rodriguez.

6 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Boulder. Tickets: $35

Hazel Miller.

8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $25

Tuesday, Dec. 27

The Roots.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $60-$150

Thursday, Dec. 29

The String Cheese Incident.

7:30 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $50-$85

Sound Tribe Sector 9.

8 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., Denver. Tickets: $61

The Hinckleys with Vashon Seed + Good Family.

8 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $13

Friday, Dec. 30

The String Cheese Incident.

7:30 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $75-$100. Second night on Friday, Dec. 31.

DeVotchKa.

8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $30. Second night on Friday, Dec. 31.

Lotus NYE — Night 1.

8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $35-$150. Second night on Friday, Dec. 31.

Banshee Tree with The Green House Band, B-Love.

9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $20-$25

A String Cheese After Party with Global Mountain Shindig and more.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $15

Saturday Dec. 31

Gasoline Lollipops.

8 p.m. The Caribou Room, 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland. Tickets: $25

Houndmouth with Wildermiss.

9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $35-$40

Those Crazy Nights — A Tribute to Journey. 9 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $25

Jack Cloonan Band.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $25

Thursday, Jan. 5

The Standalones with Whoa Sequoia + The Sickly Hecks. 8 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $14

Friday, Jan. 6

Trouble No More with Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country.

8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $25-$30

O’Connor Brothers Band with Oli McCracken.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Den-

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Saturday, Jan. 7

The Band of Heathens & Jaime Wyatt.

7 p.m. eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. Tickets: $32

Darling Revival. 8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $15-$20

Volores with Vatican Vamps. 9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $15

Casey Donahew. 9 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $32-$75

Sunday, Jan. 8

Morrow/Hunter Duo. 4 p.m. Muse Performance Space, 200 E. South Boulder Road, Lafayette. Tickets: $20

Thursday, Jan. 12

Special EFX All Stars Featuring Chieli Minucci.

8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $35-$40

Kenny Feidler with The Barlow + Kellen Smith Solo.

8 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $15

Friday Jan. 13

Yonder Mountain String Band.

6:30 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $25-$100

Laurie Dameron Duo.

7 p.m. Muse Performance Space, 200 E. South Boulder Road, Lafayette. Tickets: $20

Shelvis and The Roustabouts. 8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $15

Heavy Diamond Ring & Hunter Burnette with Sturtz.

8 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $15

Saturday, Jan. 14

Lettuce.

6:30 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $25-$100

Sammy May eld.

7 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $60-$65

Death Jam for Cutie with Cashmere Sweater.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $15

Sunday, Jan. 15

Jordan from Earth.

4 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $13

Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini.

8 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. Tickets: $30

Hot Lunch Band.

8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $20-$25

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Ryan Bingham with The Texas Gentlemen.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $55-$100

Thursday, Jan. 19

Float Goat with Cista Vinum.

8 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $12

Friday, Jan. 20

Althea Rene & Jeanette Harris.

7 and 10 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $35

Samantha Fish with Eric Johnson. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $32-$37

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YG.

8 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., Denver. Tickets: $114

Drunken Hearts.

8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $15-$18

Saturday, Jan. 21

The Velveteers.

8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $23-$25

Dirt Monkey.

9 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wyn koop St., Denver. Tickets: $30-$100

Sunday, Jan. 22

Boulder Phil — Afternoon with Bruckner.

4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Tickets: $22-$94

Thursday, Jan. 26

Marvel Years with Phyphr, Eliptek. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $15-$18

Friday, Jan. 27

Colorado’s Finest Underground Hip Hop featuring Microphone Mili tants, Mike Wird and more.

8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $20-$25

Mustard Plug & Voodoo Glow Skulls.

8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broad way, Englewood. Tickets: $25

Saturday, Jan. 28

Pat McGee and Friends.

8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $32-$35

Shakedown Street.

8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $12-$15, axs.com

Adam Melchor.

8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broad way, Englewood. Tickets: $25-$30

The Desert Furs + Flash Mountain Flood with Toast.

9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $15-$18

Sunday, Jan. 29

Will She / Okkervil River.

7 p.m. eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. Tickets: $22

Tuesday, Jan. 31

Sunn O))).

8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broad way, Englewood. Tickets: $40

Friday, Feb. 3

Al Di Meola.

8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $40-$50

An Evening with Howie Day.

8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $25-$30. Second night on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Kyle Moon & The Misled with Yepok and Elijah Petty & The Part-Times.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Den ver. Tickets: $15

SoDown.

9 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wyn koop St., Denver. Tickets: $20-$100

Saturday, Feb. 4

Melissa Carper with Kassi Valazza.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Den ver. Tickets: $15

Sunday, Feb. 5

Shawn Hess with Alex Teller + Sweet Virginia.

4 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Den ver. Tickets: $13

Tuesday, Feb. 7

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wyn koop St., Denver. Tickets: $50-$80

Friday, Feb. 10

J.I.D & SMINO.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wyn koop St., Denver. Tickets: $50-$100

Jane & Matthews, Mr. Mota and Alpenglow.

9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $15-$18

The Moss.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Den ver. Tickets: $16

Saturday, Feb. 11

Branford Marsalis Quartet.

7:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Tickets: $24-$94

Ten Years Gone — Led Zeppelin Tribute.

8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $15-$20

Dark Star Orchestra.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wyn koop St., Denver. Tickets: $32-$55

Rubblebucket.

9 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broad way, Englewood. Tickets: $25

Shovelin Stone with Sugar Britches + Graham Good.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Den ver. Tickets: $15

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Matt Anderson.

8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $20

Thursday, Feb. 16

Tireshoe with Bridgedown + Anika Gerickson.

8 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Den ver. Tickets: $12

Friday, Feb. 17

Gerald Albright.

7 and 10 p.m. Soiled Dove Under ground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $40-$45

Jerry Harris and Adrian Belew with Cool Cool Cool.

8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $36-$46

Noah Kahan.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wyn koop St., Denver. Tickets: $43-$75. Second night on Saturday, Feb. 18.

Saturday, Feb. 18

Boulder Opera: ‘Manon.’

7 p.m. Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Tickets: $25-$45

Gerald Albright.

7 and 10 p.m. Soiled Dove Under ground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $40-$45

Martin Sexton.

8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $25-$40

Grieves with Mouse Powell, Zac Ivie + Dumb Luck.

9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $20-$25

Joe Pug with Lizzie Weber.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Den ver. Tickets: $25

Sunday, Feb. 19

International Anime Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wyn koop St., Denver. Tickets: $45-$100

Monday, Feb. 20

The Second City Swipes Right. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $27-$35

Samia.

8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broad way, Englewood. Tickets: $22

STRFKR with Das Kope. 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $25-$30

Tove Lo.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wyn koop St., Denver. Tickets: $38

Friday, Feb. 24

Bayside.

8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broad way, Englewood. Tickets: $30

Yesterday — A Beatles Tribute.

8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $25

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Saturday, Feb. 25

Dotsero.

8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver. Tickets: $20-$25

The Movement.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $40-$60

Luzcid.

9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $20-$25

Early James.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $17

Sunday, Feb. 26

Christian McBride’s New Jawn.

7:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $30-$40

Riley Green.

7:30 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver

Monday, Feb. 27

Viagra Boys.

8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Tickets: $25

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Cafune.

8 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $22

Wednesday, March 1

VOCES8.

7:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Tickets: $23-$63

Pepper.

8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $25

Christone “KINGFISH” Ingram.

8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $25-$28

Thursday, March 2

Stephen Sanchez.

8 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Den-

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Friday, March 3

Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra. 7 and 10 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $30-$35

3OH!3.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver

Walker & Royce.

9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $25-$30

Saturday, March 4

OTT.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $30-$50

Wax Tailor.

9 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Tickets: $25-$60

Kolton Moore & The Clever Few.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $16

Sunday, March 5

An Evening with JD Souther.

8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $45

Monday, March 6

Parov Stelar.

8 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., Denver. Tickets: $72

Tuesday, March 7

Trousdale.

7 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $16

The High Kings.

8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $30-$35

PUP & Joyce Manor.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $35-$75

Wednesday, March 8

Hardy.

7:45 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., Denver

Thursday, March 9

HIRIE with KBONG.

8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $20-$25

Friday, March 10

August Burns Red.

6 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., Denver. Tickets: $65

Gri n House.

8 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. Tickets: $22$25

Young Dubliners.

8 p.m. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. First Ave., Denver. Tickets: $30-$40

Of The Trees.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $30-$50

Riz La Vie.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $20

Saturday, March 11

Donny Benet.

8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broad-

way, Englewood. Tickets: $23

King Tu with Tchotchke.

9 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $23

Sunday, March 12

Show Me The Body.

8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Tickets: $26

Tuesday, March 14

Acacia Strain, Fit For An Autopsy.

7 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Tickets: $30

Tove Styrke.

8 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $20

Morgan Wade.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $25-$50

Wednesday, March 15

Paolo Nutini.

8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Tickets: $35

Friday, March 17

Cendrillon. 7:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Tickets: $15-$46

Weyes Blood. 8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Tickets: $28

Saturday, March 18

Kimbra.

8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Tickets: $25

Sunday, March 19

Cendrillon.

2 p.m. Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Tickets: $15-$46

Skillet & Theory Of A Dream.

7 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver

Monday, March 20

Alter Bridge.

7 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $35-$75

Tuesday, March 21

The Church.

8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Tickets: $35-69

Crawlers.

8 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $20

Wednesday, March 22

Jupiter Ensemble with Lea Desandre.

7:30 p.m. Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Tickets: $18-$82

Thursday, March 23

Titus Andronicus.

8 p.m. Globe Hall, 483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $20

Saturday, March 25

Joan Osborne.

8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $25-$35

Tuesday, March 28

keshi.

7:30 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $60-$100

Thursday, March 30

Hermanos Gutiérrez.

8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $25

Friday,March 31

The Disco Biscuits.

8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $39

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Saturday, Dec. 10

‘The Princess Bride’: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes. 1 and 7 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver. This is the ultimate event for fans of The Princess Bride. See the iconic film on the big screen, followed by a moderated con versation with actor Cary Elwes (the heroic Westley, of course!).

‘Drifting North: Into the Polar Night.’ 1 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. Step out onto an ice floe in the middle of the Arctic Ocean, and watch and listen as scien tists race the fading light to set up one of the most ambitious international climate collaborations ever, MOSAiC. Tickets: $8-$10

‘Even the Earth is Bipolar IV’: Curved Space Comedy.

7 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. Stand-up philosopher Gregg Eisenberg presents the sciencecomedy, multi-media show, “Even the Earth is Bipolar.” Eisenberg tells the story of our dynamic planet – from its harsh beginnings and its luscious rain forests to its cataclysmic end. Tickets: $12-$20

Season of Light.

2:30 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season.

Tickets: $8-$10

‘A Christmas Carol.’

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Through Dec. 24. Denver’s beloved holiday tradition returns. A Christmas Carol is a joyous and opulent musical adaptation that traces money-hoarding curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant over night journey to redemption.

‘Camp Christmas.’

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. Through Dec. 24. Explore a six-acre winter wonderland and rekindle your sense of yuletide cheer at Camp Christmas!

‘Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation.’

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Through Jan. 1. From ‘Frozen’ to ‘Phantom’ to ‘Wicked,’ this all-new fall-down funny, satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits features outrageous costumes, silly spoofs of the songs you know by heart and

madcap impressions by a stellar cast! Newer spoofs include Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen and Moulin Rouge.

‘Little Red’ — A New Musical.

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Through Dec. 18. This charming, song-infused retelling of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ finds Little Red at the center of new adventures and new ways of seeing familiar characters.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas.

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Through Dec. 11. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound.

‘Theater of the Mind.’

Steele Street Yard, 3887 Steele St., Suite 1221, Denver. Through Jan. 22. ‘Theater of the Mind’ is a new theatri cal experience you’ll see, feel, taste and hear. Inspired by both historical and current neuroscience research, the show takes you on an immersive journey inside how we see and create our worlds.

Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance: ‘Café des Trois Amis’: An Evening of Live Music & Aerial Dance.

7:30 p.m. The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder. Three friends convene at their favorite cafe to enjoy live music and share with one another, and you the audience, their stories through aerial dance. Performances on dance trapeze, lyra, and aerial fabric.

Tickets: $25-$28

Jesters Dinner Theatre presents ‘Scrooge: Bah Humbug!.’

Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main Street, Longmont. Through Dec. 30. A musical version of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. Adult dinner and show: $47-$50.

2022 Handcrafted Holiday Market. Dec. 10 and 11, Boulder County Fair grounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Long mont. With 30-plus local artisans and no admission fee for shoppers.

Blossoms of Light.

Denver Botanic Garden, 1007 York St., Denver. Through Jan. 7. The Gardens’ signature event for more than three decades, this annual holiday lights extravaganza transforms our York Street location into a twinkling winter wonderland. Members: $21 adults / $17 kids. Non-Members: $24 adults /

$20 kids.

Longmont Lights Parade. See all of the twinkling floats as they make their way down Coffman Street and Main Street! The parade begins at 5 p.m. starting at Longs Peak Avenue and Coffman Street.

Santa Story Time & Brunch. 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 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 accompa nied by an adult. (Tickets required for all attendees age 2 and older.)

Freezie Fest.

11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Pearl Street Mall and beyond. This snowman extravaganza includes free train rides, visits with Santa and Reindeer Games (crafts and other activities) for all. While you’re downtown, don’t forget to play Find Freezie. Turn in your completed bingo card during Freezie Fest for a free minisnowman and a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder gift card.

Colorado Chautauqua WinterFest 2022.

Colorado Chautauqua, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. Through Dec. 11. Bring

your friends and family and kick off the holidays with the Festival of Lights, horse-drawn carriage rides, breakfast with Santa, WinterFest Market, a tour of Chautauqua’s historic cottages, and more. You can enjoy all of the amaz ing ticketed activities (carriage rides, breakfast with Santa, cottage tours, children’s concert with Jeff & Paige) when you take advantage of Chautau qua’s WinterFest Pass.

‘Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas.’

Through Dec. 28. 6 p.m. BDT Stage, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. The ladies are serving it up again, this time around it’s an all-new holiday show! Tickets: $65-$70

Sunday, Dec. 11

Drifting North: The Arctic Pulse. 1 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. Follow an international team of scientists from over 20 coun tries who embark on an epic yearlong expedition to the Central Arctic. Tickets: $8-$10

‘Season of Light.’

2:30 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. Tickets: $8-$10

Lisa Hori-Garcia in ‘Theater of the Mind.’

Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance: ‘Café des Trois Amis’: An Evening of Live Music & Aerial Dance.

2 p.m. The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Three friends convene at their favorite cafe to enjoy live music and share with one another and you their stories through aerial dance. Performances on dance trapeze, lyra, and aerial fabric. Tickets: $25 – $28

Boulder Holiday Gift Festival.

11 a.m. Mapleton Center YMCA, 2850 Mapleton Ave., Boulder. The festival is a great place to find the perfect gift from amazing local exhibitors. Admission is free and outdoor shopping is the safest form of retail.

Longmont Toy Shop.

8 a.m.-noon. White Fields Community Church, 2950 Colorful Ave., Longmont. The annual Longmont Toy Shop will provide a new toy, smaller new toy, stocking, or stuffed animal 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. This event is first come, first served. When you arrive, you will be given a ticketed time to return to the doors.

‘A Winter’s Eve’ with David Arkenstone and Friends.

7:30 p.m. Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont. Join five-time Grammy nominee David Arkenstone for an enchanting evening filled with joyful holiday spirits, virtuoso musicianship, and some of his chart-topping favorites reimagined and performed in exciting new arrangements.

Wednesday, Dec. 14

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver. Another holiday season brings another year of fabulous spectacle, whip-smart comedy, brand new songs, and annual favorites. Join the sugary DeLa and spicy Jinkx for an evening the New York Times says is “sure to lift your spirits and make you howl with laughter.”

Dust Off the Rust Women’s Ski and Ride.

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Eldora Mountain Ski Resort, 2861 Eldora Ski Road, #140, Nederland. Activities include coffee/ tea during check-in, pre-snow Pilates session hosted by Julie Cross from Club Pilates, about 2.5 hours of onsnow time to get you re-acclimated to the slopes, and a special tasting event with JuneShine Hard Kombucha immediately following the on-snow fun. Registration for the event is $75 (lift tickets are not included in the registra-

tion price).

Thursday, Dec. 15

‘Drifting North: The Arctic Pulse.’ 7 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. Follow an international team of scientists from over twenty countries who embark on an epic year-long expedition to the Central Arctic. Tickets: $8-$10

Friday, Dec. 16

‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.’

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Through Dec. 18. Your favorite holiday special comes to you live on stage! The beloved TV classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season.

Saturday, Dec. 17

Double Feature: ‘CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story’ & ‘Incoming!’.

1 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. Join us for our Double Features where we combine our favorite full-dome shows featuring hardhitting stories of our cosmic origins. Tickets: $8-$10

‘Season of Light.’

2:30 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. Tickets: $8-$10

Sunday, Dec. 18

‘Colorado Skies: The Winter Solstice.’

1 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. Join us to learn about the winter solstice --- the shortest day of the year! We’ll also explore the brilliant winter constellations and let you know what objects to look for with the naked eye, a pair of binoculars, or a small telescope. Tickets: $8-$10

Double Feature: ‘Dream to Fly’ & ‘CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story.’ 2:30 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. Join us for our Double Features where we combine our favorite full-dome shows. Tickets: $8-$10

Tuesday, Dec. 20

‘Mean Girls.’

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Through Jan.

1. Direct from Broadway, ‘Mean Girls’ is the hilarious hit musical from an

award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey, composer Jeff Richmond, lyricist Nell Benjamin and director Casey Nicholaw.

Wednesday, Dec. 21

Rocky

The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. The annual Revels show tells the story of intrepid fur traders, a crafty devil, and a flying canoe. Young village men travel the waters to seek their fortune, then long for families and sweethearts as holidays draw near. What will they risk to get back in time for the annual celebrations? Tickets: $24-30

Friday, Dec. 23

FN Weird: Fourth Annual Holiday Story Hour with Rankin-Bass. 8:30 p.m. The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Join our own FN Weird storyteller in this stroll through a bizarre bit of animation history. Tickets: 12

Sunday, Dec. 25

Christmas Dinner at Hotel Boulderado.

Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder. The festive spirit of the season reigns true at our 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 Bouldera-

Mountain Revels: ‘Les Temps des Fetes’ — a French-Candian Solstice Celebration.

‘Mean Girls’ the Musical will show at Denver Center for Performing Arts Dec. 20-Jan.1.

Catch Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder.

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do’s Mezzanine.

Saturday, Dec. 31

License No. 1 New Year’s Eve Party. 8 p.m. License No. 1, 2115 13th St., Boulder. Dress to Impress and ring in the New Year at License No. 1 with live music, late night bites, and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets: $25 per person.

St Julien Hotel & Spa 2022 New Year’s Eve Party.

9 p.m. St. Julien Spa & Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder. Downtown Boulder’s premier New Year’s Eve celebration, headlined by Funkiphino. The party starts at 9 p.m. and the first 50 advance tickets will receive early-bird pricing at $125 per person before the price increases to $175 per person. Room packages start at $499 — includes two tickets to the party and a late 2 p.m. checkout. Strictly a 21+ event.

Friday, Jan. 13

Joe Pera Comedy in Ice.

7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver. Joe Pera is a comedian, writer and actor best known as the creator and star of Adult Swim’s ‘Joe Pera Talks with You.’

Saturday, Jan. 14

Theo Von: Return Of The Rat Tour. 7 and 10 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver. Theo Von’s podcast, ‘This Past Weekend,’ is one of the top comedy podcasts, garnering 5 million listens a month on audio alone. Theo has a Netflix special titled ‘No Offense’ from 2015.

Experimental Painting + Photography with Kevin and Kristopher Public Program.

1 p.m. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder. Join Exhibiting Artists Kevin Hoth and Kristopher Wright as they guide participants through several experimental photography and painting methods, encouraging them to push against the expectations of how a found image can operate within artistic practice. Tickets: $70-$75

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Manual Cinema Presents: Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About A Terrible Monster.

6 p.m. Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About

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A Terrible Monster is adapted from the beloved children’s books by Mo Willems, and realized through mindbending projection, DIY cinema, music, and immersive sound by critically-acclaimed multimedia artists Manual Cinema.

Tuesday, Jan. 24

‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Through Feb. 5. All rise for Academy Award-winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork.

Friday, Jan. 27

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham.

7:30 p.m. Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. Dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham present their full-length work “An Untitled Love,” set to the music of D’Angelo.

‘Laughs in Spanish.’

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Through March 12. Art Basel is about to begin and Mariana, the director of a swanky art gallery, has a serious problem on her hands. Her showroom is an active crime scene. Stylish and vibrant, this world premiere play is a hilarious snapshot of Cuban and ColombianAmerican culture set in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood arts district.

‘Blithe Spirit.’

Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont. Through Feb. 5. A spiritualist medium holds a seance for a writer suffering from writer’s block but accidentally summons the spirit of his deceased first wife, which leads to an increasingly complex love triangle with his current wife of five years.

Wednesday, Feb. 1

The Secret Comedy of Women — Girls Only.

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Through Feb. 26. Experience this truly brilliant and uplifting female comedy that explores the woman’s world with joy, heart and intelligent wit. This fast paced journey from girlhood to womanhood will reawaken the connections between you and your fellow gal pals.

Friday, Feb. 3

Catapult — A BFA Dance Concert.

Charlotte York Irey Theatre, University Theatre Building, 261 University of Colorado, Boulder. Through Feb. 5. BFA choreographers present intimate and stirring meditations on memory, body understanding, and community across an athletic symphony of contemporary and improvisational styles.

Tickets: $19.

Saturday, Feb. 4

‘Girls Gotta Eat’: Snack City Tour. 8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver. At this show, Ashley, Rayna, and special guests will answer burning questions about sex, dating, and relationships in a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience. No one leaves without a fresh outlook on dating and at least one new ab from laughing.

Friday, Feb. 10

‘Hotter Than Egypt.’

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Through March 12. ‘Hotter Than Egypt’ is the tale of an American couple’s relationship in the midst of a revolution. Drawing from the political, cultural, and religious realities of the region, this quick-witted dramedy pits loyalty against attraction as its characters grapple with the everchanging struggle of staying committed to their partners.

Saturday, Feb. 11

Dan Cummins: ‘Burn It All Down’ Tour.

7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver. Dan Cummins is one of the most frequently played comics on Pandora, with more than 850,000 artist stations created and over 650 million plays. His stand-up albums also spin heavily on numerous Sirius XM comedy stations.

Saturday, Feb. 18

Kodo.

7:30 p.m. Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. Having performed in more than 50 countries, Japan’s Kodo bring their “visual sound” and taiko drums to the Newman Center for two “must feel” performances.

Sunday, Feb. 19

Kodo.

2 p.m. Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. Having performed in more than 50 countries, Japan’s Kodo bring their “visual sound” and taiko drums to the Newman Center for two “must feel” performances.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

STOMP.

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Through Feb. 26. This percussive hit is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. See what all the noise is about.

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‘Bridging Worlds: A Sherpa’s Story.’

7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Community House, 301 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder. ‘Bridging Worlds’ tells the inspiring story of a Sherpa who bridged two worlds to improve the lives of his people in Nepal. Pemba’s presentation reveals his life’s journey from a poor, remote Nepalese village to his becoming an accomplished mountaineer, expedition leader, and successful US Businessman — and back to Khumbu where his journey began, to build a bridge, a hydroelectric power plant, and bring significant financial relief to his native people. Tickets: $10 - $13

Wednesday, Feb. 22

‘Our Planet Live In Concert.

7 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 162’1 Glenarm Place, Denver. Featuring favorite scenes and highlights from the ‘Our Planet’ series, ‘Our Planet Live’ in Concert will tour is hosted by the series composer and Academy Award-

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winner Steven Price. The show will feature spectacular visual and sound effects and on-screen narration from David Attenborough. The magnificent series score will be performed live by a 44-piece orchestra.

Saturday, Feb. 25

Colorado New Play Summit.

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Through Feb. 26. The DCPA Theatre Company’s annual celebration of new work and visionary artists. Summit playwrights spend two weeks with directors, actors and dramaturgs to workshop and develop their new plays. Over the weekend, you get to witness their work-in-progress at public readings and be among the first to experience new plays brought to life.

‘Something Rotten!’.

BDT Stage, 5501 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder. Through Feb. 21. Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom

are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.”

Tickets: $70-$75

Friday, March 3

‘Bluey’s Big Play.’

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Through March 5. ‘Bluey’s Big Play’ is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets.

Wednesday, March 8

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: ‘Cosmic Collisions.’

7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver. In his lecture,

‘Cosmic Collisions,’ astrophysicist Tyson will explain how things that run into each other is a big part of life on the planet, to creating our moon, to killing dinosaurs (thereby paving the way for human beings to succeed), to what could eventually destroy the planet.

Thursday, March 9

‘Sibling Rivalry’ Live.

8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver. This Sibling Rivalry has reached a new dimension in a multimedia extravaganza that takes us through the television tubes on a quest to settle the ultimate dispute. Sit back, relax and don’t touch that remote because this is a battle royale of lip-syncs, costume changes, and low blows you do not want to miss.

Saturday, March 11

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: ‘The Scared Scriptless’ Tour.

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7 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver. Armed with only their wits, Whose Line is it Anyway? stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are taking to the live stage. Prepare to laugh as improv comedy masterminds make up original scenes, songs and more from whatever you suggest.

Tuesday, March 14

‘Fiddler on the Roof.’

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver. Through March 19. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family.

Friday, March 17

Heather McMahan: ‘The Comeback’ Tour.

8 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 1621

Glenarm Place, Denver. Heather McMahan is back on tour. The world is still on fire, carbs are still bad for you and even though we’re all dead inside we’re gonna giggle.

‘Drinking Habits’.

Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont. Through March 25. Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce.

‘Cendrillon’: An opera.

Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Through March 19. Massenet’s wistful interpretation of the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale is opulent, romantic and full of grace. Sung in French with English supertitles.

Tickets: $15-$46

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enjoy Just Kickin with our Gnomies. A dance show you will not want to miss. Tickets: $18

Snowmass Luminescence. Through Feb. 26. Aspen Snowmass, 120 Lower, Carriage Way, Snowmass Village. An interactive art and light display will immerse you and your family in a dazzling world of light and art.

Tuesday, Dec. 20

Colorado Ballet Society and Colorado Youth Ballet present a ‘Colorado Nutcracker.’

2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Through Dec. 21. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs. 150 local dancers will bring Colorado Springs’ fascinating history to life.

Rise and Shine Rando Series (4 of 6).

Saturday, Dec. 10

Mountain Village Holiday Prelude. Noon. Through Dec. 11. Telluride Ski Resort, 565 Mountain Village Boulevard, Telluride. Ice skating, sitting with Santa, train rides, tree lighting, caroling and lots of hot cocoa.

‘The Nutcracker.’

2 and 7 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall 417 West Magnolia St., Fort Collins. Audiences across Fort Collins will be swept up in the magic of the season as Canyon Concert Ballet returns to the stage this December with the annual classic Christmas favorite, The Nutcracker. Tickets: $29$49

Sunday, Dec. 11

Breakfast Sleigh Ride with Santa. 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Frisco Adventure Park, 616 Recreation Way, Frisco. Join the good people and adorable draft mules of Two Below Zero along with a special guest for a scenic, tasty and fun experience! Tickets: Age 3 and under is free, ages 4-12 is $65, age 13-adult is $79.

‘The Nutcracker’ at the Stanley Hotel.

Through Dec. 12. Stanley Hotel, 333 Wonderview Ave., Estes Park. Come watch one of three performances of this holiday classic, put on by the Boulder Ballet at the Stanley Hotel.

‘The Nutcracker.’

11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 West Magnolia St.,

Fort Collins. Audiences will be swept up in the magic of the season as Canyon Concert Ballet returns to the stage this December with the annual classic Christmas favorite, ‘The Nutcracker.’ Tickets: $29-$49

Friday, Dec. 16

‘Clara and the Nutcracker.’ 7 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 West Magnolia St., Fort Collins. Contemporary Dance Academy presents ‘Clara and The Nutcracker,’ with magic, joy, and sweetness that the whole family will love. Start a new family tradition by experiencing this uniquely beautiful and entertaining production as CDA takes center stage at The Lincoln Center. Tickets: $25-$30

Saturday, Dec. 17

‘Clara and the Nutcracker.’ 2 and 7 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall 417 West Magnolia St., Fort Collins. Contemporary Dance Academy presents ‘Clara and The Nutcracker,’ with magic, joy, and sweetness that the whole family will love. Start a new family tradition by experiencing this uniquely beautiful and entertaining production as CDA takes centerstage at The Lincoln Center.

Tickets: $25-$30

Sunday. Dec. 18

‘Kickin’ It With My Gnomies.’

10 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 West Magnolia St., Fort Collins. Join Windsor Just For Kix as they celebrate the season and

7 a.m. Mountain Goat Plaza, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, 28194 U.S. Highway 6, Keystone. Join in for a six-part series of uphill challenges. All races require advanced online registration and a helmet in order to participate. The cost is $25 for one race or $125 for the entire series. Racers can sign up for the races online at ArapahoeBasin.com.

Saturday, Dec. 24

Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade. 6:30 p.m. Telluride Ski Resort, 565 Mountain Village Blvd., Telluride. Watch as Telluride Ski & Snowboard School instructors meander down the mountain with torches to light up the mountainside.

Winter Park Torchlight Parade. Winter Park Resort, 85 Parsenn Road, Winter Park. Join us for an evening lled with Holiday cheer, from photos with Santa to caroling throughout the village. Stay warm by the bon re while enjoying the rework display and torchlight parade illuminating the night sky.

Wednesday, Dec. 28

An Evening with Jewel

5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sheridan Opera House, 110 N. Oak St., Telluride. Grammy-nominee Jewel is a world renowned singer-songwriter, actress, poet and philanthropist. Tickets are $125- $275.

Saturday, Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve Galaxy Gala with Yonder Mountain String Band.

10:30 p.m. Historic Sheridan Opera House, 110 N. Oak St., Telluride. Yonder Mountain was the initial spark in an acoustic inferno decades ago that endures headlong into the 21st century.

New Year’s Eve Pairing Dinner.

Bird & Jim, 915 Moraine Ave., Estes Park. Say goodbye to 2022 with a four-course dinner menu with available wine pairings at Bird & Jim.

New Year’s Eve Celebration.

Steamboat Ski Resort, 2305 Mount Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs. Celebrate the new year in style! Kick o the evening with a Light Up Snow Cat parade featuring Steamboat SnowSportsInstructors performing synchronized skiing illuminated only by light of torches. At the conclusion of the parade reworks will light up the sky over the resort to ring in 2023.

New Year’s eve Torchlight Celebration at Telluride.

6:30 p.m., Telluride and Mountain Village, 565 Mountain Village Boulevard, Telluride. Watch as Telluride Ski & Snowboard School instructors meander down the mountain with torches to light up the mountainside while reworks light up the sky above. Fireworks begin shortly after the torchlight parades.

New Years Eve at Pikes Peak Convention Center.

7:30 p.m. Pikes Peak Center, 190 South Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs. The Philharmonic is shaking things up a bit as we say farewell to 2022 and ring in the New Year. Make this jazzy concert part of your New Year’s Eve plans with the music of George Gershwin, Auld Lang Syne, and more.

Winter Park New Year’s Eve Celebration.

6 p.m. Rendezvous Event Center, Downtown Winter Park, 78821 U.S.

‘The Nutcracker’ will be performed at venues across the state this holiday season.

Jewel will perform at Sheridan Opera House

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Highway 40, Winter Park. Come cel ebrate with us outdoors on New Year’s Eve with a silent disco followed by reworks.

Wednesday, Jan. 4

2023 Up & At Em’ Series — Race #1. Frisco Nordic Center, 616 Recreation Way, Frisco. Through January 8. New this year is a virtual Strava option on Wednesday through Sunday of race week. Perfect for folks that want some friendly competition.

Friday, Jan. 6

The Fab Four — The Ultimate Beatles Tribute.

8 p.m. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude”, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing.

Magician Hayden Childress.

8 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall 417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins. Hayden is a modern magician and mentalist based out of New York City. His magic combines sleight of hand, psychology, and comedy into a fun, interactive show that keeps you guessing. Tickets: $25-$33

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Rise and Shine Rando Series (5 of 6).

7 a.m. Mountain Goat Plaza, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, 28194 U.S. Highway 6, Keystone. Join in for a six-part series of uphill challenges. All races require advanced online registration and a hel met in order to participate. The cost is $25 for one race or $125 for the entire series. Racers can sign up for the races online at ArapahoeBasin.com

Thursday, Jan. 12

Joe Pera Comedy In Ice.

7:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall 417 West Magnolia St., Fort Col lins. Joe Pera is a standup comedian, writer and lmmaker from Bu alo, NY. Joe is best known for his current Adult Swim series, Joe Pera Talks With You, which The LA Times refers to as “TV’s quietest, most artful comedy.” Tickets: $30

Saturday, Jan. 14

‘The Revolutionists.’

7:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre 417 West Magnolia St., Fort Collins. ‘The Revolutionists’ is a ery, dream-tweaked comedy about art, activism, legacy, compatriots, chosen sisters — and how to change the world.

ZUZU African Acrobats. 4 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall 417 West Magnolia St., Fort Col lins. Hailing from Tanzania, ZUZU Afri can Acrobats celebrate the 2,000-yearold Bantu culture of East Africa. Each member of the cast has received special instructions from elders in the Bagamoyo Arts and Cultural Institute to perform these ancient traditions to audiences around the world. Bring ing modern art, culture and passion with them everywhere they go, ZUZU celebrates their niche culture of Dar Es Salaam through jaw-dropping acrobat ics, live music, singing, dancing and more. Tickets: $20

Sunday, Jan. 15

Cowboy Up Balloon Glow.

All day. Steamboat Springs Ski Resort, 2305 Mount Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs. It is time to cowboy up and get the party started for the 48th Annual Cowboy Downhill. Join us Sunday night from 5-6 p.m. at the base of the Steam boat Ski Area for an evening of sensory delight. View the beauty of six magni cent hot air balloons that will illuminate the Mountain Village. Spectators can stroll among the standing balloons or watch from the warmth of a slope side eatery.

Monday, Jan. 16

Bud Light Cowboy Downhill. All day. Steamboat Springs Ski Resort, 2305 Mount Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs. It all began over 40 years ago when Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s director of skiing, and Larry Mahan, six-time all-around World Champion cowboy, decided to invite a few of the ProRo deo stars to Steamboat for a day of skiing. The cowboys had such a great time that the downhill has become the most popular event of the season with over 100 of the best professional rodeo cowboys competing in the most unique ski rodeo in the country.

Wednesday, Jan. 18

2023 Up & At Em’ Series — Race #2. Frisco Nordic Center, 616 Recreation Way, Frisco. Through January 22. New this year is a virtual Strava option on Wednesday through Sunday of race week. Perfect for folks that want some friendly competition.

Thursday, Jan. 19

Ouray Ice Festival 2023.

Through Jan. 22. Ouray Ice Park, Coun ty Road 361, Uncompaghre Gorge, Ouray. The annual Ouray Ice Festival is back, spanning three days and four nights, transforming the town of Ouray into an ice climbing mecca with people from around the world gathering to celebrate the growing sport of ice climbing.

Tuesday, Jan. 24

Rise and Shine Rando Series (6 of 6).

7 a.m. Mountain Goat Plaza, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, 28194 U.S. Highway 6, Keystone. Join in for a six-part series of uphill challenges. All races require advanced online registration and a hel met in order to participate. The cost is $25 for one race or $125 for the entire series. Racers can sign up for the races online at ArapahoeBasin.com

Friday, Jan. 27

2022 X Games Aspen.

Through Jan. 29. Buttermilk Ski Resort, 38700 CO-82, Aspen. Nearly 100 of the world’s top winter athletes will take center stage and will compete in the biggest snow sport event of the year.

International Snow Sculpture Championships.

Through Feb. 1. Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge. Twelve teams from around the world descend on Breckenridge, Colorado to hand-carve 25-ton blocks of snow into enormous, intricate works of art.

Rio Frio Ice Fest.

Through Jan. 29. Downtown Main St., Alamosa. Have a winter- lled blast at this annual festival and 5K. This year’s theme is “Beach Party.”

‘Cie Hervé Koubi.’

7:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall 417 West Magnolia St., Fort Col lins. Recognized as one of Europe’s most distinctive choreographers, Hervé Koubi will make his Fort Collins debut with a highly physical, stunningly uid work for an all male troupe of dancers from North Africa and the Mediter ranean basin. This gravity-defying, jaw-dropping style combines capoeira, martial arts, acrobatics, riurban and contemporary dance with powerful imagery evocative of Orientalist paint

ings and the stone ligree of Islamic architecture. Tickets: $33/$53+

Wednesday, Jan. 1

2023 Up & At Em’ Series — Race #3. Frisco Nordic Center, 616 Recreation Way, Frisco. Through February 5. New this year is a virtual Strava option on Wednesday through Sunday of race week. Perfect for folks that want some friendly competition.

Snowdown In-The-Round. Through Feb. 5. Various locations around Durango. The Snowdown’s aim is to bring some fun and brightness in the dead of winter. The event list is long and varied, and the festivities center around a yearly theme.

Wednesday, Jan. 8

110th Winter Carnival. All day. Steamboat Ski Resort, 2305 Mount Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs. For several days, the entire town is given over to racing, ski jump ing, a parade featuring Steamboat’s skiing high school band (the only one in the United States), the famous ski jöring events down Lincoln Avenue, and the spectacular night show featur ing the legendary Lighted Man and reworks display.

Saturday, Feb. 11

51st Annual Frisco Gold Rush. 10 a.m. Frisco Nordic Center, 616 Recreation Way, Frisco. Gold Rush is the longest running Nordic event in Colorado, and consists of classic and skate races open to skiers of all ages and abilities.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet.’

7:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall 417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins. William Shakespeare’s iconic

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and timeless Romeo and Juliet is one of the greatest love stories in literature. The Acting Company’s fresh production breathes new life into this enduring tale. Tickets: $25-$40

Wednesday, Feb. 15

2023 Up & At Em’ Series — Race #4. 7 a.m. Frisco Nordic Center, 616 Recreation Way, Frisco. Perfect for folks that want some friendly competition.

Thursday, Feb. 16

23rd Annual Telluride Comedy Festival.

Through Feb. 19. Doors open nightly at 7 p.m. Historic Sheridan Opera House, 110 N. Oak Street, Telluride. Join the Sheridan Arts Foundation for the President’s Day Weekend tradition of four nights of hilarity from the best comedians in the business. Tickets are $40-$75 on Thursday, Local’s Night and $50-$145 each plus a $5 ticketing fee on Friday through Sunday.

‘On Your Feet!’.

7:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 West Magnolia St., Fort Collins. ‘ON YOUR FEET!’ is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Tickets: $44-$68+

Friday, Feb. 17

‘On Your Feet!’.

7:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 West Magnolia St., Fort Collins. ‘ON YOUR FEET!’ is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Tickets: $44-$68+

Saturday, Feb. 18

Fifth Annual Frisco Freeze Fat Bike

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2 p.m. Frisco Nordic Center, 616 Recreation Way, Frisco. A fat-bike course showcasing amazing views of Bu alo Mountain and the Ten Mile Range.

Steamboat Light the Night Celebration.

5:30-6:30 p.m. Steamboat Ski Resort, 2305 Mount Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs. View the beauty of six magni cent hot air balloons that will illuminate the Mountain Village from 5:30-6:30pm. Enjoy night skiing and swing by Timber & Torch to warm up and enjoy dinner and drinks. The grand nale is the Fireworks and Torchlight Parade.

‘On Your Feet!.’

2 and 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 West Magnolia St., Fort Collins. ‘ON YOUR FEET!’ is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Gloria and

Emilio Estefan. Tickets: $44-$68+

Friday, Feb. 24

‘A Doll’s House, Part 2.’ 7:30 p.m. With a knock at the door, Nora Helmer is launched back into a household she helped burn to the ground 15 years before, and even after all this time, family ties not only bind, they strangle. Confronting the family she devastated takes more courage than she expected, but, for Nora, it is also an opportunity for a new beginning. Tickets: $22+

Saturday, Feb. 25

Telluride Gay Ski Week. Through March 4. Telluride Ski Resort, 565 Mountain Village Blvd., Telluride. Opening-day party, daily après ski, pool parties, late-night lounge happenings, with events extending well into the morning hours, including the signature White Party and much more.

Vail Legacy Weekend.

Through February 27. Vail Resort. Celebrate the Legacy of Vail with the 10th Mountain Parade, Black Hawk landing, the anniversary of Riva Ridge Ski down and more.

Wednesday, Feb. 1

2023 Up & At Em’ Series — Race #5. 7 a.m. Frisco Nordic Center, 616 Recreation Way, Frisco. Perfect for folks that want some friendly competition.

Durango Independent Film Festival. Through March 5. Various locations, Durango. This festival screens lms global, innovative and diverse lms and connects independent lmmakers and audiences, all set in a beautiful location.

Friday, March 3

Winter Wondergrass.

All day. Steamboat Ski Resort, 2305 Mount Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs. Winter WonderGrass is back! Join us for three days of music, brews and mountains.

Thursday, March 9

‘Legally Blonde — The Musical.’ 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall 417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins. Fabulously fun and international award-winning Legally Blonde - The Musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be legally blonde and STILL the smartest person in the room. Tickets: $39-$83+

Friday, March 10

‘Legally Blonde — The Musical.’ 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 West Magnolia St., Fort Col-

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lins. Fabulously fun and international award-winning ‘Legally Blonde — The Musical’ is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be legally blonde and STILL the smartest person in the room. Tickets: $39-$83+

Saturday, March 11

BrewSki.

2-5 p.m. Frisco Nordic Center, 616 Recreation Way, Frisco. It is a beer festival on skis at the Frisco Nordic Center where you throw on a costume, stop at beer tasting tents along the trail to sample beers from 8 Colorado breweries, and win prizes for costumes, towno risco.com

‘Legally Blonde — The Musical.’ 2 and 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Perfor-

mance Hall 417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins. Fabulously fun and international award-winning Legally Blonde - The Musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be legally blonde and STILL the smartest person in the room. Tickets: $39-$83+

Sunday, March 12

The Original Harlem Globetrotters.

The Ranch Events Complex 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland. It’s a must-see show from America’s premier exhibition basketball team.

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis. 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Performance Hall 417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins. Hypnosis and Improv—two art forms that have mysti ed and entertained fans, skeptics and everything

in between for decades worldwide— come together as two masters of their crafts unite for a totally unique comedy experience – HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis. Tickets: $25-$45+

Thursday, March 16

‘1984.’

7 p.m. Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre 417 West Magnolia St., Fort Collins. Canyon Concert Ballet transports you to a dystopian 1984 based on the novella by George Orwell published in 1949. This new contemporary ballet by Artistic Director Michael Pappalardo explores a world destroyed by greed and a man’s desire to feel free again. Tickets: $35

Friday, March 17

‘1984.’

7 p.m Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre

417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins. Canyon Concert Ballet transports you to a dystopian 1984 based on the novella by George Orwell published in 1949. This new contemporary ballet by Artistic Director Michael Pappalardo explores a world destroyed by greed and a man’s desire to feel free again. Tickets: $35

Saturday, March 18

‘1984.’

2 and 7 p.m Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre 417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins. Canyon Concert Ballet transports you to a dystopian 1984 based on the novella by George Orwell published in 1949. This new contemporary ballet by Artistic Director Michael Pappalardo explores a world destroyed by greed and a man’s desire to feel free again. Tickets: $35