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HOMEPAGE for this issue: December 8, 2010 |
Family-friendly holiday events abound
If you’re looking for fun holiday things to do with your kids or to entertain out-of-town guests you may want to consider some of the items listed below.
Get your Christmas tree
If you don’t want to cut your own Christmas tree but don’t want to pluck one from a parking lot, you may want to check out the trees from The Magic Forest meadow at Luckylure Christmas Trees, 5231 Highway 73, Evergreen. Before you select your tree, check out the variety of things to see and do in the area including ice skating, sledding, gift shops, scenic drives and visits with Santa. Luckylure is offering an online coupon good toward the purchase of your tree at their website, www.coloradochristmastrees.com. Open noon to 8 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
Holiday concert
The Littleton Symphony Orchestra will hold their Christmas concert 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Littleton Performance Hall, 5891 S. Datura St., Littleton. The concert will feature the young voices of the Colorado Concert Choir and Signature Ensemble. Tickets are $15 adult, $12 seniors and anyone under 21 is admitted free. Tickets can be purchased online at www.littletonsymphony.org or at the door.
Molly Brown House
Step into history with the Charles Dickens Candlelight Christmas Tour at the historic Molly Brown House, 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver. Munch refreshments as you listen to the tale of Tiny Tim and Ebenezer Scrooge. The Christmas tours will be held Dec. 17 and 18. Tickets are $13 -$16 and reservations are required. Call the Molly Brown house at 303-832-4092 for more information or visit online at www.mollybrown.org.
Dinner and dancing for youth
An Advent formal for all high school-aged youth will be held 5 p.m. Dec. 19 at St. Louis Parish, 901 Grant Ave., Louisville. The event will begin with Mass followed by dinner and dancing. Music will be provided by disc jockey Mark Evevard, who will keep the event going with contests and giveaways all night long. Cost of the evening is $10. Call 303-666-6401 for more information.
Catch “Hello Dolly!”
The Broadway hit “Hello Dolly!” is being performed now through Feb. 26 at the Boulder Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. This timeless musical of Dolly Levi and her efforts to bring people together is a treat for people of all ages. Ticket prices start at $35. Call the box office for more information, 303-449-6000.
Christmas through the eyes of a child
“A Child’s Christmas in Wales” presented by the Miners Alley Players will run through Dec. 22 at the Miners Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. The seasonal offering describes childhood remembrances of Christmas in a tiny Welsh village. Call 303-935-3044 for ticket information or go online to www.minersalley.com.
Blossoms of Light
The Denver Botanic Gardens once again is lighting up December with two light displays designed to amaze and entertain young and old. Blossoms of Light at the Botanic Gardens (1007 York St., Denver) and Trail of Lights at Chatfield (8500 Deer Creek Canyon, Littleton) are open from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Both displays are open through Jan. 2, 2011. Go online for information and ticket prices, www.botanicgardens.org.
Zoo Lights
Come and experience a holiday light safari with more than 150 animated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places where they’re least expected at the annual Zoo Lights Dec. 10-Jan. 2 at the Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St. The show begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $4-$8 and anyone who brings a non-perishable food donation receives $1 off admission. More information is available online at www.denverzoo.org or call 303-376-4800.
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