EVENTS
Town Center at Aurora F-SU|Grand reopening of Aurora shopping center featuring fashion shows from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; appearance by Tocarra of “America’s Next Top Model,” noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; drawings for prizes, entertainment and kids activities throughout the weekend|14200 E. Alameda Ave.|AURORA
Rising Stars
SU|Fashion Group International hosts a gala and fashion show to celebrate five local designers, 4-7 p.m. |$25-$80|Lotus, 1701 Wynkoop St., 720-922-9715
Meet the Artists Series
W|Brooks hosts event featuring Hulda Bridgeman’s hand-dyed garments, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Call for appointment by Nov. 11 |1616 14th St., #1F, 303-573-3801
Elizabeth Lindsay Creations
TH-SA|The jewelry store celebrates its fifth anniversary with in-store activities including Symbology jewelry launch 5-8 p.m. today, skin analysis, noon-4 p.m. today-Friday and a design your own handbag event, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday|Free|3033 E. Third Ave., 303-333-9989
Holiday Sharing Sale
F-SA|HeartWear Collections hosts sale of selected art and jewelry items, with half of proceeds to be donated to the 2006 Day of Caring Breast Cancer Awareness |13110 W. Yale Place, 303-989-8852|LAKEWOOD
Waddell Trunk Show
F-SA|Navajo, Hopi and antique Indian jewelry on display, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. |Mary Williams Fine Arts, 2116 Pearl St., Suite C, 303-938-1588|BOULDER
Amador Exemplar Jewelry
SA|Hosts a Mokame-Gane studio demonstration, 4 p.m. Reservations required. |938 Maple St., 970-227-3588|FORT COLLINS
AMBIANCEdesign
SA|Hosts a fashion show featuring custom ballroom dance fashions, 7:30 p.m.|$25, $40 couple |Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 3355 S. Yarrow St., 303-986-5606|LAKEWOOD
Neiman Marcus
SA-NOV. 19|Be Jeweled event, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.|W|Jerry Sobara personal appearance and informal modeling, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. |3030 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600, ext. 2254
Boots British Week
-SU|Visit Boots at area Target stores for a chance to win a British butler for the weekend, including a catered cocktail party for you and 10 friends, house cleaning services and more |boots.com
PROMOTIONS
Sol
-SA|The lingerie store celebrates its annual customer appreciation day by offering 20 percent off purchases, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday |248 Detroit St., 303-394-1060
BENEFITS
Hope Bracelet Project
-M|Online auction of 20 jewelry pieces by Beadwork magazine to benefit the Hope Braelet Project |Details at interweave.com/bead/events//ebay_2005/de fault.asp
EXHIBITS
Kimonos
-Dec. 16|Exhibition of selected kimonos from the collection of 300 donated last year by Bill and MaryLou Maxson to Colorado State University’s Department of Design and Merchandising|Curfman Gallery, Lory Student Center, Colorado State University| FORT COLLINS
UPCOMING
Andrisen Morton Women’s
NOV. 17-18|Ron Leal trunk show|210 St. Paul St., 303-321-0404
CONTEST
The Perfect Dress
-NOV. 30|Children 8 and under can submit an original sketch of their perfect dress, with three winners to be made by Bonnie Jean, manufacturer and creator of “Ellie, The Perfect Dress for Me.” Entries must be postmarked by Nov. 30|Entry form and details at bonniejean.com/ellie
Mail information to Fashion Calendar, The Denver Post, 1560 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202, fax to 303-820-1679, or e-mail living@denverpost.com.
