PURL DIVERS
The Yarn Studio
103 Williams St., Minturn
970-949-7089
Even as the cold winds of January roar, stores are loaded with swimsuits and tank tops. If you want a nice sweater, you’ll have to knit it yourself. Grab some yarn-minded pals and head to Minturn, where Kathy Morrow stocks her store with rare and interesting fibers, including hand-painted Malabrigo merino from Uruguay and quirky textures from Great Adirondack Yarn Co. Knitting expertise furnished free of charge.
BUY IT NOW!
Woolrich Factory
Outlet Store
6900 W. 117th Ave., Broomfield
303-469-5257 woolrich.com
If you can’t wait for a hand-knitted masterpiece, head to Broomfield. Long before FlatIron Crossing was around, people have gone to the Woolrich Factory Outlet for discounted warm clothing, including coats, sweaters and the iconic Shirt-Jac. To get there, exit U.S. 36 at Church Ranch Boulevard, turn right, turn left on Westminster Boulevard. Then continue on Main Street and look for the sign on your left.
SINGLE GIRL BLUES
“Bad Dates”
The Bug Theatre
3654 Navajo St.
Through Feb. 25
303-780-7836, modernmusetheatre.com
Motherhood, dating, shoes, the Romanian mob and other life-changing topics form the subject matter of Theresa Rebeck’s play, which has its regional premiere at The Bug. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Maurice LaMee directs. General-admission tickets are $20, with discounts for students, seniors and groups.
