THIS WEEK
Women and the West
A Woman’s Place … Is on the Range
Colorado History Museum
1300 Broadway, Denver
Is it too soon to start thinking about the National Western Stock Show, Rodeo & Horse Show? The big show doesn’t open until Jan. 7, but the Colorado History Museum is warming up with an exhibit that doffs a 10-gallon hat to the National Western’s 100th anniversary. It also honors the role women have played since the 1800s in ranching, cattle and stock associations, rodeo and stock shows, and their influences on popular culture. The photo- and document-based exhibit opens Friday and runs through December 2007. It’s a six-part show that examines, among other things, women’s work on ranches, the Wild West Show and Rodeo (think Annie Oakley), cowgirl poetry and fashion. Yee-haw!
MORE FOR TODAY
11 A.M.-10 P.M. – Trade a toy for a free burrito | at any Chipotle Mexican Grill. New, unwrapped toys will be donated to The Children’s Hospital. | All Colorado Chipotle stores | visit chipotle.com for locations.
5-9 P.M. – Denver Zoo lights | showcase includes hundreds of trees, shrubs and bushes swirling and twirling to the music of the season, through Jan. 1. | 2300 Steele St., Denver | denverzoo.org
6:30-9 P.M. – Blossoms of Light | at the Denver Botanic Gardens. One million colorful lights illuminate plants and permanent features in the gardens, through Jan. 22. Performers stroll most nights. Tonight, hear the Young Dickens Carolers at 6:30 and the Harmony Chorale at 8 | 1005 York St., Denver | visit botanicgardens.org for a list of performers.
7:30 P.M. – A Diverse Passions Christmas | featuring medieval and Renaissance music. Tickets $15; $10 students and seniors, at the door. | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 20th and Glenarm, Denver | Info: 303-530-2144
THIS WEEK
THURSDAY – Holiday open house at James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park | includes refreshments, a prize drawing and 15 percent discount on all book sales. 1-4 p.m. | Along the Colorado River from Grand Junction to Fruita | Info: 970-434-3388
FRIDAY – St. Martin’s Chamber Choir annual “Gloria in Excelsis” concert | of ancient and modern works, including the premiere of Denver composer John White’s “Music for the Victims of Our Earth,” composed last year after the Asian tsunami. 7:30 p.m. | Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road | Tickets $18 adults; $15 seniors; $10 students, at the door or by phone at 303-298-1970. Info: stmartinschamber choir.org.
NEXT WEEKEND
Skating and Santa
Kremmling Cattle Kings Youth Hockey Christmas at The Rink
10 a.m.-noon. Saturday at The Rink, east of Kremmling on Colorado 40. Call Motion Sports at 970-724-9067 for information and directions.
It has been cold enough in the high country to pretty much guarantee good ice at the outdoor rink in Kremmling. The sheet typically used by youth hockey leagues – and broom-ball players on Saturday nights – will be devoted to the little kids Saturday morning. Skate, play games, maybe chat with The Big Guy. All for free. If you don’t have your own skates, rent them for a buck at Motion Sports in downtown Kremmling.
SATURDAY
– Gingerbread House Class | helps remove some of the hassle from the tradition by providing pre-built houses, icing and mounds of candy for decorating and tasting for kids and their parents or adult friends. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $79. | Cook Street School of Fine Cooking, 1937 Market St., Denver | cookstreet.com or 303-308-9300.
– Winter stroll in Roxborough State Park | As part of Colorado State Parks’ holiday open-house series. Includes a winter walk on Fountain Valley Trail and holiday treats at the Historic Persse Homestead. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 4751 Roxborough Drive, Littleton | Info: 303-973-3959.
– Illuminated Choir, Light of the World Discipleship Church Choir | Singing in the courtyard of Virgin Megastore at Denver Pavilions. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. | 16th and Welton streets, Denver |
– Summit of Peace Lutheran Church Choir | Singing in the courtyard of Virgin Megastore at Denver Pavilions. 4-4:30 p.m. Free. | 16th and Welton streets, Denver | Info: 303-973-3959.
– Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops | Featuring the Memphis Brass Quintet and contemporary and classic seasonal favorites. 7:30 p.m. | Grand Junction High School, 1400 N. Fifth St. | Ticket information at 970-243-6787, program info at gjsymphony.org/dec17.htm.
– St. Martin’s Chamber Choir annual “Gloria in Excelsis” concert | Ancient and modern works, including the premiere of Denver composer John White’s “Music for the Victims of Our Earth,” composed last year after the Southeast Asian tsunami. 7:30 p.m. | St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1600 Grant St., Denver | Tickets $18 adults; $15 seniors; $10 students, at the door or by phone at 303-298- 1970. Info: stmartinschamber choir.org.
