Holiday
HAPPENINGS ONGOING SUNDAYS, DECEMBER 1 THROUGH 22 Horse-drawn Carriage Rides Step back in time as you enjoy a complimentary, old-fashioned horsedrawn carriage ride down Main Street. Promenade Shops at Centerra, Ice Rink, 5971 Sky Pond Dr., LV. Noon–4pm. 461-1285 www.ThePromenadeShopsatCenterra.com. THROUGHOUT DECEMBER Holiday Village Enjoy the sights and sounds of a miniature village, complete with holiday tree and working train. Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr., FC. M-F: 6am–9pm, Sat: 8am–5pm, Sun:9am–8pm. 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreator. DECEMBER 6 AND 7 A Candlelight Christmas Join Larimer Chorale and special guest artists for a “surround-sound” presentation of holiday pageantry, featuring seasonal music and candle lighting vignette. $15– 25/adult; Free/ages 12 and under. First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover, FC. Friday at 7:30pm; Saturday 2pm. www.lctix.com.
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DECEMBER 6 THROUGH 8 The Nutcracker Canyon Concert Ballet presents 38th annual production with Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra performing dazzling score by Tchaikovsky. $25–40. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia, FC. Times vary. 221-6730, www.lctix.com.
DECEMBER 12 AND 13 Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra presents Christmas Brass The GPO’s big, bad, brass section showcases holiday hymns and carols. All ages. $5–25. First United Methodist Church, 917 10th Ave., GR. Thursday, 2pm, Friday 7:30pm. 356-5000, www.ucstars.com.
THROUGH DECEMBER 7 Greeley Festival of Trees Winter wonderland of beautifully decorated trees and displays. Enjoy Whoville Holiday, Sip & Shop Ladies Night Out, Teddy Bear Bash, silent auction, choirs and musicians and St. Nick and Mrs. Claus. All ages. $3/ adult, $2/child ages 1–12 and seniors. Union Colony Civic Center’s lobbies, 701 10th Ave., GR. Hours vary. www.greeleygov.com/ activities/fot/festival-of-trees.
DECEMBER 13 AND 14 Clara and The Nutcracker 2019 Contemporary Dance Academy presents a full-scale production of “The Nutcracker” with beginning to pre professional students, magnificent sets and backdrops. $18–25. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia, FC. Times vary. www.lctix.com.
DECEMBER 7 AND 8 Greeley Tribune Holiday Craft & Gift Show Features 90+ artisan and creative vendors, giveaways, food, and children’s activities. Northridge High School, 100 71st Ave., GR. Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 11am–4pm. www.greeleytribune.com/craft.
DECEMBER 13, 14 AND 15 Loveland Choral Society: A Christmas Festival $21. Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., LV. Times vary. 962-2120 www.RialtoTheaterCenter.org.