Bits & Pieces

from Colorado Expression - magazine - November-December 2021

What’s happening in the West

By Lindsey Schwartz

The Denver Film Festival in 2018 screened the documentary, Meow

Celebrate Denver Arts Week

Wolf: Origin Story. BE A PART of the celebration as the city comes alive. Celebrate Denver Arts Week, Nov. 5-13, celebrates artistic vibes with more than 300 vendors bringing performance art, street art and activities for all ages. You can walk through RiNo, attend events all over the city and enjoy a free Saturday night PHOTO: FROM THE HIP PHOTO at the museums, among many offerings. More info at denverartsweek.com Mile High Holiday Mart

DENVER FILM FESTIVAL

RETURNS

PHOTO: JAMES DIMAGIBA THE IN-PERSON EVENT returns Nov. 3-14 at four main locations and several pop-up events around the metro area and throughout the state. The Denver Film Festival, now in its 44th year, is the largest film festival in the Rocky Mountain Region and will also have streaming and virtual on-demand options. To buy tickets in a package or

individually, visit denverfilm.org

Director Damien Chazelle, left, and former Denver Film Festival Director Britta Erickson with actor Emma Stone at opening night of La La Land in 2016. STROLL through the Gates Field House at the University of Denver Nov. 12-14 to find more than 100 merchants and one-of-a-kind gifts at the 42nd annual Holiday Mart presented by the Junior League of Denver. Merchants will be selling everything from spices to jewelry, fashion, wines, toys and more. The event has helped raise more than $6 million for the League’s mission: to empower women through action and volunteerism.

Gates Field House 2201 E. Asbury Ave. Ticket information at jld.org

L’Esprit de Noël Home Tour

The annual house tour to benefit Central City Opera will feature a free video tour of the historic McCourt Mansion Nov. 19-Dec. 31, with performances by Central City Opera touring artists. Denver’s top florists and table designers will decorate the home. lesprithometour.com

Opera Colorado Returns to Live Performances

AFTER MORE THAN A YEAR, Colorado opera is back Nov. 6, 9, 12, and 14 with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and the classic tale of lust and betrayal, Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca. Performances will be at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, which has a new air sanitation system for the 2021-22 season. For information on tickets and how to subscribe, go to operacolorado.org or visit denvercenter.org

PHOTO: COURTESY CENTRAL CITY OPERA

The Bighorn Sheep Are Calling

EXPERIENCE the Georgetown Bighorn Sheep celebration on Nov. 13 with music, crafts, hikes and wildlife programs as well as anticipated viewing of one of the largest herds in Colorado. The Georgetown Train will be running for rides around the Georgetown loop. The festival is sponsored by the Clear County Tourism Board. More at

facebook.com/georgetownbighorns

DISCOVER MEOW WOLF WITH A STAY AT THE CRAWFORD HOTEL

TURN A DAY OF ART AND INDULGENCE at Denver’s new Meow Wolf art installation into an overnight vacation with a stay at The Visit thecrawfordhotel.com/ Crawford hotel inside Denver’s landmark Union Station. The offers/meow-wolf-experience overnight includes cocktails inspired by Meow Wolf at the Cooper to find details. Lounge, transportation to the museum and complimentary parking. Rooms start at $349 per night and do not include Meow Wolf tickets.