Bravo Lakewood -- September-December, 2023

Lakewood’s Heritage, Culture & the Arts Magazine

SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2023

JOIN US FOR A SEASON OF EXTRAORDINARY CONCERTS! Sept 13 • 2023 Polonsky-Shifrin-Wiley Trio Oct 4 • 2023

Michelle Cann, piano

Oct 19 • 2023

Thibaudet-Batiashvili-Capuçon Trio

Feb 20 • 2024 Beatrice Rana, piano

Dec 13 • 2023

Jeremy Denk, piano

Jan 17 • 2024

Pacifica Quartet with Karen Slack, soprano

Nov 28 • 2023

Apr 10 • 2024

Jerusalem Quartet

Apr 19 • 2024

TAKT Trio

May 9 • 2024

Les Violons Du Roy with MILOŠ

Isidore String Quartet Purchase your tickets today! friendsofchambermusic.com 303-871-7720

Mar 20 • 2024

Sphinx Virtuosi

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ARTS & HISTORY A Visionary Culture: Arts Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5 Interconnected Communities: Lakewood Cultural Center Exhibitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

ON THE COVER Experience electrifying flamenco dance and live music from Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana performing during the LCC Presents series on Thursday, April 18. View the LCCP 2023-2024 schedule on pages 12–14.

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Find festive fun in Lakewood: Holiday Programming . . . . . 18–19

IN THE THEATER Exploring the Power of Improvisation: Delbert Anderson. . . . . 11 Announcing the LCCP 2023-2024 Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–14 Upcoming Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–16 Group Sales Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Beyond The Plate: Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park Exhibitions . .9

Cider Days: Fun by the Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Holiday Art and Pottery Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Lakewood Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Car 25 Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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PROGRAMS | HERITAGE, CULTURE & ARTS FACILITIES

A VISIONARY CULTURE A clear vision shapes an organization’s offerings and culture. Lakewood’s Heritage, Culture & the Arts is widely known locally and throughout the region for exceptional experiences that are approachable, affordable, impactful and innovative. By offering a unique mix of high-quality classes, programs, and performances, each cultural facility creates its own welcoming and enriching environment. Learn more about each location to find the right fit for you, or maybe try them all! these qualities. Through the power of movement and expression, our dance program pushes the boundaries of how we think about the arts, encouraging creativity and innovation. The program’s commitment to lifelong enrichment creates a sense of community, where dancers and audiences alike come together to celebrate the transformative power of dance. In every plié and leap, our dance program resonates with our vision, emanating a spirit that inspires all who engage with it.

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PROGRAMS | HERITAGE, CULTURE & ARTS FACILITIES your passion, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of arts programming from painting to fibers arts, woodcarving, mosaics and more. There’s something for everyone, so come on over and get creative!

GOING “OLD-SCHOOL” Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park Leaning into our roots as a 20th century museum and history park, we “keep it old-school” at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. In fact, we have a historic schoolhouse on-site that’s a perfect backdrop for our many school field trip visitors and a museum store that stocks plenty of retro toys and gifts!

“Old-school” crafts and skills are popular again as their value, sustainability and fun are rediscovered by new audiences. Heritage Lakewood’s friendly and knowledgeable instructors guide our students through a journey to learn and refine these heritage skills and crafts. Grasp a blacksmith hammer (Intro to Blacksmithing) or a calligrapher’s pen (Calligraphy: The Italic Hand), and leave your mark, on metal or parchment. Use chemistry and farmstead “know-how” to make your own soap (Soapmaking), or work with a talented artist to craft your own unique skateboard (Skateboard ‘Deck’orating). Immersed in our 20th century setting, classic techniques and new ideas are woven together as families learn together to create everything from braided potholders and friendship bracelets (Flashback Crafts) to transforming a bushel of apples into a refreshing treat (Cider Pressing). We can’t wait to see you at (old) school!

LET THE CREATIVE JUICES FLOW Washington Heights Arts Center At Washington Heights, we work hard (at having fun!) to provide transformational creative experiences for anyone and everyone. Our historic schoolhouse-turned art center is an intimate education space for diverse creatives and makers to discover and achieve their artistic visions in a closely woven community. With a focus on adult visual arts education, our teachers and students work collaboratively to support a community invested in lifelong learning and self-expression. For over 20 years, our pottery program has grown and adapted to the needs of our students, expanding to an average of 50 classes, workshops and firings each season, as well as self-led sessions where students can work independently while connecting with their peers.

From absolute beginners to advanced ceramicists, we want everyone to get their hands dirty, give some clay a whirl and feel fired up when they see their own amazing visions come to life. If pottery isn’t

Click on the QR code to explore classes or visit Lakewood.org/Register. Search with your favorite key words: Dance, Pottery, History and more.

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OCTOBER 7-8 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Scottish highland cow at the petting zoo. very talented pigs performing 23 tricks. vintage apple cider presses. barrel train cars. goats to walk with Goat Walkabouts. historic demonstrations. vendors selling handmade wares. apple products to sip and savor. hooked tractor pulls by the Rocky Mountain Tractor Pullers Association. whole apple pies sold by Granny Scott’s Pie Shop. balloon animals created by magician Ed Aragoni. feet line dancing from Two Left Boots. bales of straw to construct the Macintosh Maze. cups of hard cider from Colorado Cider Company. cups of apple cider from Ela Family Farms. apple enthusiasts at the 47th annual Cider Days.

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LAKEWOOD CULTURAL CENTER | ART EXHIBITION: ANIMALIA

INTERCONNECTED COMMUNITIES Interconnectedness is inherent in community. We are connected to one another and our place through interwoven networks: through the spaces within which we gather, the art we view together, the parks where we share walks, and the events that tie our important memories to locations and people. This theme of interconnectedness is a unifying element of the exhibitions hosted this fall at the Lakewood Cultural Center and Civic Center Galleries.

Animalia, a group show in the North Gallery including artist James Overstreet and others, will explore the taxonomic kingdom of all animals, including humans. The works, ranging from painting to sculpture, will touch on the human relationship and fascination with the animals

who share our homes and our environments. Animals, of the nonhuman type, have captured the imagination and awe of civilizations throughout history.

We personify and imbue human notions of language and cultural characteristics onto all manner of animal species, sometimes

even through the creation of chimera, or completely new imagined beings. This human captivation with the animal kingdom demonstrates the intimate interconnectedness of creatures great and small.

Visit the Lakewood Cultural Center galleries mid-September through the end of December to experience how artists are inspired by the world of Animalia.

The Lakewood Arts Council’s exceptional group show in the Mezzanine Gallery highlighting creative talent across an array of mediums, along with group and solo shows in the Richey and Corner Galleries from Shirley Santamaso, Tony Bugarin and more, round out this fall’s exhibition lineup. These shows each illuminate the ways in which we are interconnected through creativity, community, and culture.

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by James Overstreet

Follow the QR code or visit Lakewood.org/ Exhibtions for up-to-date information on opening reception dates and exhibition schedules.

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EXHIBITIONS | HERITAGE LAKEWOOD BELMAR PARK

BEYOND THE PLATE Restaurants have always been a place to satisfy our hunger, but the recent pandemic emphasized that we crave more than just food—we desire multisensory experiences that engage all our senses. From the aroma of the food cooking to the ambiance of the restaurant, the décor and the laughter shared with friends and family, every aspect contributes to the overall dining experience.

The restaurant industry can be volatile, ever-changing and evolving.

However, some restaurants have found the “secret sauce” to captivate our emotions and taste buds. As we welcome a reimagined Casa Bonita, we celebrate the restaurants that have made their mark in Lakewood and become a staple in our lives and iconic in our history.

The “Sensing Lakewood Restaurants” exhibit at Heritage Lakewood presents a journey through time and explores Lakewood restaurants and how they became an integral part of our lives. Beginning in the 1920s and moving to the present, the exhibit explores early beverage stands that were established for tourists and delves into the midcentury fast-food culture that swept the nation. Through this exhibit, we discover how restaurants have not only fed our stomachs but also our souls and created memories that will last a lifetime.

To learn more, scan the QR code or visit Lakewood.org/Exhibitions.

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SENSING LAKEWOOD RESTAURANTS Heritage Lakewood Exhibition Through January 28, 2024

Smell, touch and listen as you follow along on this multisensory tour through time from early beverage stands to longtime eateries that still exist today.

Low-sensory experience available January 2-28.

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October 27 & 28, 7:30 pm Lakewood Cultural Center Tickets: www.lakewood.org 303.987.7845

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DELBERT ANDERSON: EXPLORING THE POWER OF IMPROVISATION For as long as jazz has been around, musicians have used traditional genres, such as the blues, the Great American Songbook and gospel, as sources for inspiration. This creative lineage extends through to rising New Mexico trumpeter Delbert Anderson, but the traditional music that inspires him might be less familiar to most — Diné (Navajo) spinning songs.

With the spinning songs used for generations as behavior guides for members of the community, Anderson transforms the songs into the basis for profound and enrapturing improvisational jazz.

And in the process, he’s made a prominent place for himself in the dynamic Native American jazz scene.

Lakewood audiences will be able to hear for themselves the power of the Delbert Anderson Quartet when the group comes to the Lakewood Cultural Center on Saturday, Nov. 4. The quartet includes Mike McCluhan on bass, Khalill Brown on drums and Robert Muller on keys.

“Anderson’s performance has been scheduled during Native American Heritage Month to offer a great opportunity to hear from this powerful cultural ambassador,” said Rita Sommers, Cultural Center administrator. “As one of the genre’s most exciting voices, there’s a reason Anderson is becoming so well-known in the jazz world.”

Anderson discovered the power of jazz and the possibility of improvisation at the same time. When he was in the fourth grade, a jazz combo performed at his school and the trombone player made an immediate impact, especially when he went off on an improvised solo. Anderson said he couldn’t get any sound to come out of the trombone when he tried, so he moved on to the trumpet and discovered his musical voice.

As he was starting out as a member of a large band and then his own trio, Anderson played the kind of standards-based jazz most listeners were already familiar with. But once he came upon examples of Diné spinning songs, his creativity was unleashed. It moved him to try different things with the Delbert Anderson Trio, including adding rap

elements to his sound. Now, his recently formed quartet further cements Anderson’s passion for creative evolution.

“The way my elders put it is a spinning song is like a tornado — it consumes everything around it, mixes it all together and spits it out,” Anderson said.

“Being around [my bandmates] is like we’re all caught up in this tornado, mixing cultures, abilities and musicianship. And when we put it all together, this is what comes out.”

Both spinning songs and jazz share the ability to capture a moment in musical form and this keeps Anderson continuously

By mining traditional Navajo ‘spinning songs’ of love, healing and courtship, and marrying them to jazz and funk lines, Anderson and his ‘quartet’ have taken a place at the forefront of a vibrant Native American jazz scene.

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“They’re all very great improvisers, so we can all kind of go a certain way if we want to, or we can get a little experimental,” he said. “But the music is always forward and very tasteful… I know it’s going to evolve into something great.”

Article by Clarke Reader, freelance arts and culture journalist in the Denver metro area. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter.

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VILLALOBOS BROTHERS

7:30 p.m. • Saturday, October 14

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with one of today’s leading contemporary Mexican ensembles, the Villalobos Brothers as they masterfully fuse and celebrate the richness of Mexican folk music with the intricate harmonies of jazz and classical music.

DELBERT ANDERSON QUARTET

7:30 p.m. • Saturday, November 4

Critically acclaimed Diné (Navajo) trumpet artist Delbert Anderson and his quartet create a multicultural jazz experience connecting traditional Diné spinning melodies with improvisational jazz language for a cross-cultural collaboration that forms the experience of Hózhó (beauty and balance).

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The 2023-2024 LCC Presents season offers vibrant, multicultural programs from worldclass artists in dance, theater, jazz, classical and world music. Come explore with us!

KAT EDMONSON Holiday Swingin’ 7:30 p.m. • Thursday, November 30

Award-winning songwriter and singer Kat Edmonson blends jazz, cabaret and vintage cosmopolitanism pop. Kat performs original songs and familiar classics, interweaving humorous anecdotes, philosophical musings and her love of film with disarming candor and vulnerability.

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Home for the Holidays 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, December 2 2 p.m. • Sunday, December 3

Three of Colorado’s most honored acoustic songwriters and performers, Mary Huckins, Jon Chandler and Ernie Martinez, join the rest of the Stocking Stuffers in a new show of Americana music filled with gorgeous vocals, thrilling instrumentals and holiday joy.

THE QUEEN’S CARTOONISTS Holiday Hurrah: Yule Love It! 7:30 p.m. • Friday, December 22

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Venture into a world of virtuosic musicianship with multi-instrumental mayhem and comedy that’s holiday-oriented and fun for the whole family. The Queen’s Cartoonists play music from classic cartoons and contemporary animation synchronized with video projections of the original films.

2023-2024 SEASON Villalobos Brothers

Canellakis-Brown Duo:

Saturday, October 14

b(Romance) Thursday, February 22

Delbert Anderson Quartet Saturday, November 4

Kat Edmonson: Holiday Swingin’ Thursday, November 30

Special EFX:

Featuring Chieli Minucci & Karen Briggs Saturday, March 9

Akropolis Reed Quintet

Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers:

Friday, March 15

Home for the Holidays Saturday - Sunday, December 2 & 3

The Queen’s Cartoonists: Holiday Hurrah: Yule Love It! Friday, December 22

Cameron Carpenter

The Music Man

Co-presented with Performance Now Theatre Company Fridays – Sundays, March 22 – April 7

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana: Fronteras Thursday, April 18

Friday, February 2

Programs, artists and prices are subject to change.

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We offer wheelchair accessible seating, a hearing loop assistive listening system, and large print programs upon advance request.

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SEUSSICAL™

All Beethoven All the Time

Vivaldi’s La Stravaganza

Performance Now Theatre Company 7:30 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays, September 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 2 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays, September 9-10, 16-17, 23-24

Lakewood Symphony 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 12

Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 20

All of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo.

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Tickets start at $22.

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The Summit of Hope The Arc—Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin counties 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 27 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 27 Enjoy moving video stories, live speakers and a Q&A, followed by food and conversation as we celebrate the life experiences of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. All are welcome!

Tickets are free.

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CONNECTION: Uniting Dance Artistry in the Front Range Boulder Ballet 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 30 Dance makers from the Front Range join Boulder Ballet to celebrate the connectivity of dance. Boulder Ballet will present works by Amy Seiwert, Caili Quan, Wonderbound’s Sarah Tallman and more.

Tickets start at $20.

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Game…Set…Match Sam Adams 7 p.m., Thursday, October 5

Join us to hear returning artist Emily Switzer performing the Beethoven Violin Concerto. Immerse yourselves in the everpopular Beethoven Symphony No. 5. What an evening!

Tickets start at $15.

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Experience Vivaldi, from tender lyricism to wild and tempestuous movements.

The solo violin revels in bold leaps and brilliant flair. Featuring acclaimed international soloists Ingrid Matthews and Cynthia Miller Freivogel.

Tickets are $40/$15/$12.

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Villalobos Brothers

7:30 p.m., Saturday, October 14 See page 12 for details.

Tickets start at $25.

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Humor for Boomers (and Gen Xers too!)

Zing Productions 4 p.m., Sunday, October 15 Come laugh with four great stand-up comedians from the Boomer and X generations! PG-13 nonpolitical comedy like you remember it from the great comedy boom of the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Tickets are $25.

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Moms Unhinged — Standup Comedy Show Go Big Productions 7 p.m., Thursday, October 19 Join us for a night of laughter as we explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us.

Men are welcome, too.

Tickets are $20.

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Is he a comedian performing sports writing, or a sports writer performing standup comedy? Sam Adams will do both, in a unique, entertaining match of his two impressive careers.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for youth age 10 and under.

Warren Miller’s 74th Annual Feature Film Warren Miller Entertainment 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 25 Visit Lakewood.org/Tickets for details.

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Initiation Zikr Dance Ensemble 7:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday, October 27 & 28 Zikr’s 2023 Fall Season, “Initiation,” features two world premieres by acclaimed choreographer David Taylor: “Ripples in the Sand” and “Icarus After,” based on the famous Greek myth.

Tickets start at $30.

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Silent Film - Nosferatu (aka Dracula, 1922) Rocky Mountain Chapter American Theatre Organ Society 2 p.m., Sunday, October 29 A continuing tradition! Just in time for Halloween, watch a scary classic silent film with live theatre organ accompaniment on the largest four-manual theatre organ in the Denver area!

Tickets are $15 (students $5).

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LAKEWOOD CULTURAL CENTER | PERFORMANCES

Delbert Anderson Quartet 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 4 See page 12 for details.

Tickets start at $25.

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Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot—A Musical Tribute Lightfoot of the Rockies 2 p.m., Sunday, November 5 Eric Elison, International Touring Lightfoot Artist, and his band, keep the Legend of Lightfoot alive with unforgettable performance of “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” “Sundown,” “If You Could Read My Mind.”

Tickets at $35 in advance or $40 day of the show.

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Playing Your Pops Lakewood Symphony 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 9 Tunes from Johann Strauss Jr., Richard Rogers, John Williams, Andrew Lloyd Webber and much more! Our benefit silent auction contains treasurers you know you always wanted!

Tickets start at $15.

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Remembering All Who Served Rocky Mountain Brassworks 4 p.m., Saturday, November 11 Join the Rocky Mountain Brassworks for this touching musical tribute to the patriotism, service and sacrifice of all veterans. The program includes powerful imagery for a deeply moving experience.

Tickets start at $10.

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Pleasant Surprises Colorado Wind Ensemble 2 p.m., Saturday, November 18 The Colorado Wind Ensemble presents “Pleasant Surprises,” featuring a collection of enjoyable music rarely heard on today’s concert stage.

Tickets are $25; $10 students and $20 senior/military.

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Holiday Hits from Stage & Screen with Marion Powers and Robert Johnson Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra 3 p.m., Sunday, November 19 Enjoy a selection of music made famous through well-known movies and stage performances. This will be a wonderful afternoon for your entire family and will get everyone in the holiday spirit!

Tickets start at $27. Group rates available.

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The Children’s Nutcracker

Dance Conservatory of Denver Noon & 4 p.m., Saturday, November 25 Noon & 4 p.m., Sunday, November 26 The Children’s Nutcracker is presented by the students of the Dance Conservatory of Denver and is a kid-friendly version of the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker Ballet.”

Performances run approximately two hours with a 15-minute intermission.

Tickets are $30.

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Kat Edmonson: Holiday Swingin’ 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 30 See page 13 for details.

Tickets start at $25.

Christmas on the Ukulele Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 12 Six dozen ukulele players, world-debut arrangements, and pre-show nog. What could go wrong? Join us for a magical (or tragical) night of festive fun. Bring your ukulele please.

Tickets start at $10.

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The Nutcracker Ballet Melange 11 a.m. & 7 p.m., Friday, December 15 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Saturday, December 16 2 p.m., Sunday, December 17 In this full-length ballet, Uncle Drosselmyer’s gift of a nutcracker to his niece leads to exciting battles and a visit to the Land of the Sweets.

Tickets are $35 for adults, $25 for seniors, $15 for children. Group discounts available.

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The Queen’s Cartoonists Holiday Hurrah: Yule Love It! 7:30 p.m., Friday, December 22 See page 13 for details.

Tickets start at $25.

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The Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 2 2 p.m., Sunday, December 3 See page 13 for details.

Tickets start at $25.

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Ballet Ariel 7 p.m., Friday, December 8 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Saturday, December 9 2 p.m., Sunday, December 10 Lucy discovers a winter land on the other side of the wardrobe, where she and her brave siblings battle the White Witch with the help of Father Christmas and Aslan and are crowned kings and queens of Narnia.

Tickets start at $30 with child and senior discounts.

LCC Presents performances are hosted by the Lakewood Cultural Center.

Performances and prices subject to change.

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VOLUNTEER Lakewood Heritage, Culture & the Arts is looking for volunteers to support events, performances, and more.

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CITY OF LAKEWOOD | HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING

Find festive fun in Lakewood!

As the holidays draw near, we all begin to anticipate the joy of spending time with loved ones, exchanging gifts and creating unforgettable memories. Whether you are searching for the perfect holiday experience or looking to try something new, Lakewood arts facilities have what you are looking for. Our holiday guide offers a wide range of festive activities and events that are sure to make your holiday season unforgettable. From community events and theater performances to gift sales and crafting workshops, there is something to make the holidays a little more festive for everyone.

Looking for things to do with family and friends this holiday season?

Looking for great gifts?

HOLIDAY ART & POTTERY SALE Washington Heights Arts Center 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, December 9

LAKEWOOD LIGHTS Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park 5–9 p.m., Saturday, December 1

Shop for mugs, bowls, serving dishes, jewelry, scarves, ornaments, paintings and other one-of-a-kind gifts handmade by students and professional artists during this annual art sale.

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Celebrate the brightness of our community with the mayor and City Council members during this classic holiday event at Heritage Lakewood. Visit with Santa, plus enjoy colorful lights, festive treats, and a holiday craft. Historic buildings will be open.

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SHOP THE MUSEUM STORE Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park Open Friday and Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and Sundays Noon–4 p.m.

HOLIDAY HURRAH Lakewood Cultural Center LCC Presents three fabulous holiday shows this season. From chic to Americana to cartoons—choose your favorite and get tickets starting at just $25.

View the full season listing on pages 12-14.

Shop the Museum Store for your holiday gift needs, from retro-inspired home goods and classic toys to unique pieces from local artists. Don’t miss Santa’s Specials the first weekend of December. Mention this reference in BRAVO and receive 20% off; details apply.

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Ready to try a fall-themed class?

KIDS! Try a Farm to Table–Fall Harvest cooking class or bring your friends to create a spooky Pumpkin Carving or Pinecone Art. ADULTS! Warm up to wool in a needle or wet-felting workshop, or making a felted garland during Fiber Lab! KEYWORD: Fall Harvest, Felt

Drawn to festive holiday classes?

Looking for a hands-on experience with a historical, holiday twist?

Design your own holiday cards by making unique holiday printed paper and cards in one of three different mediums—digital art, watercolor or printmaking.

At Washington Heights and Lakewood Cultural Center, we offer workshops to try them all. Come, learn and enjoy!

KEYWORD: Holiday

Whether you choose to create a paper-mache turkey for your family table centerpiece, make an apple pie from scratch or build your own gingerbread house for the holidays, you’re sure to enjoy this connection to days gone by. Flashback crafts connect us to the 20th century with hands-on crafting workshops paired with tours of historic buildings at Heritage Lakewood.

KEYWORD: Flashback

Inspired by holiday workshops?

Create your own holiday gifts using precious metal clay to make easy and elegant jewelry!

Washington Heights Arts Center has four workshops to choose from including Celtic and holiday-inspired designs!

KEYWORD: PMC

Excited about a holiday camp?

WINTER WONDERLAND HOLIDAY CAMP 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Wednesday-Friday, December 20-22 Sign the kids up for the Winter Wonderland Holiday Camp at Heritage Lakewood. Celebrate the holiday with winter-themed crafts, activities, and plenty of festive fun! Limited space available!

KEYWORD: Holiday Camp

Find all the holiday happenings in Lakewood at Lakewood.org/Holiday or scan the QR code.

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Meet Christina Chase Volunteers like Christina make the classroom experience special for our young pottery students.

She brings to the role a passion for art and years of experience working in graphic design. Working alongside other Washington Heights instructors, Christina helps in our pottery class for our youngest ceramicists, ages 6-9.

Washington Heights Art Center, which was once an early 20th century schoolhouse, is today a welcoming and creative space for the Lakewood community. Patrons can register for classes and workshops for all abilities for pottery, weaving, drawing, painting, fibers, jewelry and metals, mosaics and more.

Every year, Washington Heights hosts its much-anticipated Holiday Art and Pottery Sale.

This year the sale will take place on Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale features work from students and instructors. It’s an opportunity to support local artists and find a truly unique holiday gift. Volunteers play a big role in the Holiday Art and Pottery Sale—from greeting shoppers to helping carefully wrap purchases. It’s a fun way to get involved and give back to the community around the holidays.

Interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer at Washington Heights?

Contact Volunteer@Lakewood.org

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Museum Tours | Store | Exhibits Classes | Concerts | Events

Classes | Workshops Self-Directed Studio Time

VISITOR CENTER & GALLERIES (Ohio & Wadsworth) 801 S. Yarrow St. Lakewood, CO 80226 303-987-7850 Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sundays: Noon-4 p.m.

ARTS CENTER (Between Sheridan & Wadsworth) 6375 W. First Ave. Lakewood, CO 80226 303-987-5436 Open Weekly, Hours Vary

Lakewood.org/LCC Theater | Classrooms | Galleries LAKEWOOD CULTURAL CENTER (Alameda & Wadsworth) 470 S. Allison Parkway Lakewood, CO 80226 303-987-7845 NORTH, MEZZANINE & CORNER GALLERIES Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

JAMES J. RICHEY GALLERY Lakewood Civic Center South 480 S. Allison Parkway Lakewood, CO 80226 Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hearing Loop Equipped Theater Personal receivers also are available on loan from the box office.

Closed on major holidays.

All exhibits are free.

No reservation required.

Free surface & covered parking with elevator access.

MUSEUM STORE 303-987-7848 Closed on major holidays.

All exhibits are free.

No reservation required.

Washington Heights Arts Center is a renovated early 20th century schoolhouse that enriches the community by offering arts opportunities for all ages.

Closed on major holidays.