December 20-26, 2007
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Holiday Calendar
Thursday, Dec. 20
music
Bluegrass Jam. Borders, 1750 29th St., Boulder, 720-565-8266.
College of Music Winter Commencement. Grusin Music Hall, CU Campus, Boulder, 303-492-8008.
Denver MC Showcase. Cervantes, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.
DJ Greyboy — With DJ Rootz. Fox Theatre, 1155 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399.
Girls on Top. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Harmonious Junk. Dulcinea’s, 717 E. Colfax St., Denver, 303-832-3601.
Harold O’Neal. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Jammin' At Kabbu Open Stage Night — With the Harston/Davis Trio. Kabbu Blooze Bar, 500 Briggs St., Erie, 303-828-0922.
Midnight Riders. 4th and Main, 380 Main St., Longmont, 303-651-2053.
Oakhurst. Conor O’Neills, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
Open Mic. Folsom St. Coffee Co., 1795 Folsom St., Boulder, 303-440-8808.
Passage Project. Quixote’s, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.
Rex Peoples. Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.
Ryan Bracken. The D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
Sambadende. Trilogy, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 303-473-9463.
Scott and Stephen. Swallow Hill, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Taarka. Oskar Blues, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Ten Tiers. West End Tavern, 926 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-3535.
Three Squared. The Laughing Goat Coffeehouse, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
Too Much Jones — Benefit for Julie Crow. Rock N Soul Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5108.
Winter Solstice Concert — With Dwarf Planets and New Wizard Oil Combination. Dark Horse, 2922 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-442-8162.
events
Avery Tasting Room — Open 2-6 p.m. for tours and tasting. Avery Brewing Co., 5757 Arapahoe Ave., Unit B1, Boulder, www.averybrewing.com.
Beginning Hawaiian Hula Class. Community Dance Collective, 2020 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447-9772.
Community Blood Drive. Bonfil’s mobile bus, 1805 33rd St., Boulder, 303-441-3322.
Drinking Liberally. Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, www.drinkingliberally.org.
Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz. Catacombs, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-0486.
Solstice Stories and Celebrations. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Friday, Dec. 21
music
Angie Stevenson Band. The D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
Arnie Swenson, Todd Ayers & Super Secret Messengers. The Laughing Goat Coffeehouse, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
Bobby Walker. Oskar Blues, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Clay Stafford Band. Rock N Soul Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5108.
Conjunto Colores. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Hat Trick. Quixote’s, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.
HotBox — Electronic music. Dark Horse, 2922 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303-442-8162.
Jason Ricci — CD release party. Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.
Jazz, Wine and Chocolate — With Peneplain Jazz Duo. Bookcliff Wine Tasting Room, 1468 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-449-9463.
John Ridnell. Pearl Street Pub, 1108 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-939-9900.
Kick D. Conor O’Neills, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
Mason’s Children. Dulcinea’s, 717 E. Colfax St., Denver, 303-832-3601.
Proximity — With Audible Audities. Fox Theatre, 1155 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399.
Quemando. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Sambadende. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Todd Tijerina. The Foundry, 1109 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-447-1803.
events
Avery Tasting Room — Open 2-6 p.m. for tours and tasting. Avery Brewing Co., 5757 Arapahoe Ave., Unit B1, Boulder, www.averybrewing.com.
Conversations in Spanish. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Dance Home. Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-499-9357.
Organic, Local Food & Wine Pairing — Colorado cuisine, music and poetry. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., Denver, 303-294-9281.
sports
Colorado Avalanche vs. Calgary Flames. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver, 303-405-1100.
Rocky Mountain Rage vs. New Mexico Scorpions. Broomfield Event Center, 11450 Broomfield Ln., Broomfield, 303-410-8497.
Saturday, Dec. 22
music
Acoustic Brunch. Rock N Soul Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5108.
Blues Jam — With Rick. Pizza Place, 317 Waneka Pkwy., Lafayette, 720-890-8170.
Bola Abimbola. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Colcannon. Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder, 5001 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder, 303-494-0195.
Cowboy Mouth — With Savage Henry. Fox Theatre, 1155 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399.
Dave Grimsland. The Reef Dueling Piano Bar & Grill, 1801 13th St., Boulder, 303-209-3740.
Delta Sonics. Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.
Eric McFadden Trio. Quixote’s, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.
George Nelson. Oskar Blues, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Jason Ricci & the New Blood. Oskar Blues, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Johnny O Band. The Foundry, 1109 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-447-1803.
Little Liza Jane. The Laughing Goat Coffeehouse, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
Open Bluegrass Pick. Southern Sun Pub and Brewery, 627 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-543-0886.
Pick Up Sticks Solstice Celebration — With Zivanai Masango. Nomad Theater, 1410 Wuice Ave., Boulder, 303-443-7510.
Rocktopus — Performs the music of Sly and the Family Stone. Dulcinea’s, 717 E. Colfax St., Denver, 303-832-3601.
Sammy Dee — CD release concert. Conor O’Neills, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
Tempa and the Tantrums. The D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
Voltage to Violet. 4th and Main, 380 Main St., Longmont, 303-651-2053.
Winter Solabration — Music and dance event. Swallow Hill, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.
events
Adissa Salsa Night — With free classes and open dance. Millennium Harvest House Hotel, 1345 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3850.
Afternoon Tea. Jill’s Restaurant at St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Hands-On Dreamweaver Class. Boulder Digital Arts, 2510 47th St., Boulder, 303-875-8480.
Psychic Faire. Lighthouse Bookstore, 300 Center Dr., Superior, 303-494-2544.
Solstice Celebration — With Aztec dancers. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., Denver, 303-294-9281.
sports
Rocky Mountain Rage vs. Wichita Thunder. Broomfield Event Center, 11450 Broomfield Ln., Broomfield, 303-410-8497.
Sunday, Dec. 23
music
American Relay. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666.
Andrew Nickatina. Cervantes, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.
Blues Jam — With Lionel Young and Mark Diamond. Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.
Community Drumming. Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center, 2836 Welton St., Denver, 303-450-1245.
George Nelson. Pearl Street Pub, 1108 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-939-9900.
Jazz Jam — With Elenii Light. The D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
Joe Jeffers and Sean Caffery. Lulu’s Kitchen, 1124 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-6637.
Little Liza Jane. Oskar Blues, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Ralph Sharon. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
events
Open House. Shambhala Institute, 1345 Spruce St., Boulder, 303-444-0190.
Salsa Dancing. The D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
sports
Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver, 303-405-1100.
Colorado 14ers vs. Albuquerque T-Birds. Broomfield Event Center, 11450 Broomfield Ln., Broomfield, 303-410-8497.
Monday, Dec. 24
music
Jarad Astin Trio. 1st Street Pub and Grill, 35 E. 1st St., Nederland, 303-258-0782.
Jay Ryan’s Acoustic Circus. The D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
events
Laughter Works. Grace Lutheran Church, 1001 13th St., Boulder, 303-447-2851.
Tuesday, Dec. 25
music
Askimbo. Dulcinea’s, 717 E. Colfax St., Denver, 303-832-3601.
Ginga. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Open Mic — With Danny Shafer. Conor O’Neills, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
Spencer Stevens Trio. The D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
events
Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse. Location available upon registration, Boulder, 1-800-373-8671.
Dance Home. Solstice Institute, 302 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-499-9357.
Drive-In — With Trungpa Rinpoche. Shambhala Institute, 1345 Spruce St., Boulder, 303-444-0190.
Geeks Who Drink Quiz. Catacombs, 2115 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-0486.
Gypsie Nation Community Dance. Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-618-0401.
IncuNet and Prosper for Entrepreneurs. Brewing Market, 1520 S. Hover, Longmont, 303-332-8019.
Wednesday, Dec. 26
music
Boulder Women Songwriter Night. Rock N Soul Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5108.
The Clamdaddys Transcendental Blues Jam. The D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
DJ Petey. The Foundry, 1109 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-447-1803.
D-Note Biz Connection. The D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
Electric Bass Lab. Mojo’s Music Academy, 230 Primrose Ct., Longmont, 303-776-3373.
Open Mic — Hosted by Silent Bear. Cafe Babu, 1335 Broadway St, Boulder, 303-449-1297.
Steve Glotzer. Pinocchio’s, 508 Main St., Longmont, 303-651-7828.
Sundays at Vic’s. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
events
Avery Tasting Room — Open 2-6 p.m. for tours and tasting. Avery Brewing Co., 5757 Arapahoe Ave., Unit B1, Boulder, www.averybrewing.com.
Just Sit. Boulder Shambhala Center, 1345 Spruce St., Boulder, 303-444-0190.
Law of Attraction Group. Call for location, Boulder, 303-939-8832.
Magical Mystical Muse Experience –– For dancers and musicians. Mandala Community Center, 2516 Broadway, Boulder, www.rhythmharvest.org.
REL-I. Redfish Brewery, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-8182.
sports
Denver Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver, 303-405-1100.
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Kids’ Calendar
Thursday, Dec. 20
So Rim Kung Fu for Children. A Place to B Studio, 1750 30th St., Boulder, 303-440-8007.
Friday, Dec. 21
Fabulous Fridays. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield, 720-887-2371.
Fantastic Friday — Interactive children’s concert. Rock N Soul Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5108.
Saturday, Dec. 22
Just Write — Creative writing for teens. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Wonder of Science. Twenty Ninth Street, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.
Sunday, Dec. 23
Baby Boogie — Bring kids to dance. D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
Go Club. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Wonder of Science. Twenty Ninth Street, 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303-444-0722.
Monday, Dec. 24
Music and Activities. Borders, 1750 29th St., Boulder, 720-565-8266.
Story Time. Children’s Museum, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver, 303-733-7444.
Wednesday, Dec. 26
Baby and Toddler Time. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
So Rim Kung Fu for Children. A Place to B Studio, 1750 30th St., Boulder, 303-440-8007.
Storytime Fun and Activities. Borders, 1 W. Flatiron Cir., Broomfield, 303-466-4044.
Wonderful Wednesdays. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield, 720-887-2371.
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Arts
Boulder Area
A Source to Consider — By Leslee Broersma, Clare Cornell and Gary Emrich. Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-444-7328, through Dec. 21.
African Bazaar — Various artists. Chapungu Gallery, 5971 Sky Pond Dr., Loveland, 970-461-8020, through Feb. 14.
Animal Rescue New Orleans — Various artists. exhibitrek THE GALLERY, 1711 15th St., Boulder, 303-998-1711, through Dec. 31.
Art in Science/Science in Art — Various artists. Fiske Planetarium, CU Campus, Boulder, 303-492-7084, through Dec. 31.
Enlightened Judaica — Various artists. Boulder Arts & Crafts, 1421 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-443-3683, through Jan. 2.
Faux Fossils — By Dan Frazier. NCAR Gallery, 1850 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder, 303-497-2408, through Feb. 2.
Frederic Remington Makes Tracks... Adventures and Artistic Impressions — Various artists. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont, 303-651-8374, through Jan. 6.
Legends, Myths and Fanciful Tales Retold — By Tiffini Elektra X. Canyon Gallery, Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd.,
Boulder, 303-441-4397, through Jan. 6.
Miniatures and More — Various artists. Mary Williams Fine Arts, 2116 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-938-1588, through Dec. 31.
Organic Structures — By Robert Bell and Carol Redmond. exhibitrek THE GALLERY, 1711 15th St., Boulder, 303-998-1711, through Dec. 31.
Painted Spirits — By Scott Harrison, Catherine Cleary and Kristin DeSantis. Canyon Gallery, Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon
Blvd., Boulder, 303-441-4397, through Jan. 6.
SmithKlein Show — By Ann Dettmer and Jim Budish. SkithKlein Gallery, 1116 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-7200, through Dec. 31.
Tykes and Broken Leashes — Various artists. CU Art Gallery, University Memorial Center, CU Campus, Boulder, 303-492-8300,
through Dec. 21.
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Theatre
Boulder County
A Child’s Christmas in Wales. University Theatre, CU campus, Boulder, 303-492-0054, through Dec. 24.
The 1940s Radio Hour. The Boulder Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000, through Jan. 26.
Metro Denver
A Tuna Christmas. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden, 303-935-3044, through Dec. 23.
Tiny Tim Is Dead. Theatre Off Broadway, 1124 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, 303-777-3292, through Jan 5.
Titus Andronicus! The Musical! Buntport Theatre, 717 Lipan St., Denver, 720-946-1388, through Dec. 28.
White Christmas. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver, 303-893-4100, through Dec. 30.
Youth Theater
Jack and the Beanstalk. Boulder Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000, through Dec. 22.
tRUNks. Buntport Theatre, 717 Lipan St., Denver, 720-946-1388, through April 19.
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Words
Thursday, Dec. 20
Anna Baltzer — Witness in Palestine: A Jewish-American Woman in the Occupied Territories.Left Hand Book Store, 1200 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-443-8252.
Book Discussion Group — Astrid and Veronika by Linda Olsson. Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave., Longmont, 303-776-6050.
Questions on Cosmology Discussion Group — Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe’s Hidden Dimensions by Lisa Randall. Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, 303-581-9017.
Friday, Dec. 21
Boulder Bookies Discussion Group — Teacher Man, A Memoir by Frank McCourt. George Reynolds Branch Library, 3595 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder, 303-441-3114.
Saturday, Dec. 22
G. Willow Wilson — Cairo.Time Warp Comics, 3105 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-4500.
Monday, Dec. 24
“So You’re a Poet” — Open mic poetry. Laughing Goat Coffeehouse, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-4628.
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Buzz Cuts
Thursday
Too Much Jones — A benefit for local resident Julie Crow. Rock N Soul Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5108.
Friday
Conjunto Colores — Salsa and Latin jazz with spice. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Saturday
Pick Up Sticks Solstice Celebration — With Zivanai Masango. An all-ages performance of live marimba and Afropop. Nomad Theater, 1410 Wuice Ave., Boulder, 303-443-7510.
Sunday
Little Liza Jane — An all-female Americana-rock band. Oskar Blues, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Monday
Jay Ryan’s Acoustic Circus — Storytelling and music from a true entertainer. The D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
Tuesday
Ginga — High-energy Brazilian-Venezuelan music that encourages dancing. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Wednesday
Boulder Women Songwriter Night — Leave the testosterone at the door, boys. Rock N Soul Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-443-5108.
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Holiday Calendar
Thursday, Dec. 20
Astronomical Star of Bethlehem –– With Gil Buller and the Longmont Astronomical Society. Fiske Planetarium, CU Campus, Boulder, 303-492-5002.
Christmas with St. Martin’s Chamber Choir. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield, 720-887-2371.
FACE Holiday Special. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Season of Light. Fiske Planetarium, CU Campus, Boulder, 303-492-5002.
Tiny Tim is Dead. Theatre Off Broadway, 1124 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, 303-777-3292.
Friday, Dec. 21
A Jazzy Christmas –– Allan Harris sings Nat “King” Cole. Dazzle Lounge, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, 303-839-5100.
Collectors Night Holiday Art Walk –– Various galleries, 10th Street and Santa Fe Avenue, Denver, 303-629-0713.
I Know What You Did Last Christmas –– Sketch comedy. Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., Denver, 303-758-4722.
Tiny Tim is Dead. Theatre Off Broadway, 1124 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, 303-777-3292.
Saturday, Dec. 22
A Jazzy Christmas –– Allan Harris sings Nat “King” Cole. Dazzle Lounge, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, 303-839-5100.
The Christmas Revels: An Irish Christmas. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
The Nutcracker –– With David Taylor Dance Theatre. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy., Lakewood, 303-987-7845.
Tiny Tim is Dead. Theatre Off Broadway, 1124 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, 303-777-3292.
Oh, Great! Another Holiday Special! — With the Peanut Butter Players. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Dr., Lafayette, 303-786-8727.
Sunday, Dec. 23
Acoustic Holiday Concert — With Reed Foehl, Gregory Alan Isakov and Jefferson Hamer. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Boulder, 303-443-6461.
The Gift of Music –– With Boulder Chamber Orchestra. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield, 303-583-1278.
The Nutcracker –– With David Taylor Dance Theatre. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy., Lakewood, 303-987-7845.
White Christmas. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver, 303-893-4100.
White Christmas Holiday Show — With 17th Avenue Allstars and Pink Champagne. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Monday, Dec. 24
White Christmas. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver, 303-893-4100.
Tuesday, Dec. 25
White Christmas. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver, 303-893-4100.
Thursday, Dec. 27
Astronomical Star of Bethlehem –– With Gil Buller and the Longmont Astronomical Society. Fiske Planetarium, CU Campus, Boulder, 303-492-5002.
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