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Rock ‘n’& Roll of Ages
From Youtube to screen to scream: Britain’s fluffy-haired Young@Heart Chorus lands in Denver today with its “Alive and Well” show. Some tickets remain available for the novel act featuring seniors belting out hits by Coldplay, Radiohead, OutKast, Nirvana, Talking Heads and other bands rarely associated with assisted-living facilities. Proceeds from the tickets ($25 and up) benefit Jeremy Bloom’s “Wish of a Lifetime” foundation. 4 p.m., Wells Fargo Theater, Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver; 719-576-2626,
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Attention all chocolate lovers: It’s a chocolate extravaganza at the Holiday Chocolate Festival at the Broadmoor. More than 50 vendors will be in attendance along with a wine tasting, truffle contest, holiday shopping, demonstrations, live music and more.11 a.m.-6 p.m., $10, $5 children ages 5-12, free under age 5, Colorado Hall, 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs,
THROUGH DEC. 19
The 15th annual Gateway to the Rockies Art Exhibit continues at the Aurora History Museum. The juried show features paintings, miniatures, photography and more by local, regional and national artists. Thirty percent of proceeds from works sold will help fund cultural programs in Aurora. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. 15051 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, 303-739-6666,
THURSDAY & SATURDAY
Palmer Lake is the place to be this week. The Palmer Lake Historical Society presents local historian Jack Anthony, who will discuss the history of the Air Force Academy area in a free one- hour program at 7 p.m. Thursday in Palmer Lake Town Hall, 66 Lower Glenway St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Head to the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. bluegrass concert featuring Palmer Divide. Tickets are $15 and $18 at the door, $15 and $12 in advance. 304 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, 719-481-0475
FRIDAY
Colorado nature photographer John Fielder presents his latest book “Ranches of Colorado” in a benefit program to support the Legacy Land Trust, a nonprofit land conservation organization in northern Colorado. The book, a collaboration of Fielder, Colorado Open Lands and the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust, captures the landscapes of 50 working ranches across our state. Fielder will sign copies of this and past works after the program. 7 p.m., North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center, CSU-Fort Collins campus, suggested admission is $7, $5 CSU students with I.D.,
