TODAY
House work
The Northern Colorado Home Improvement Show wraps up today. Visit more than 75 exhibitors for ideas on fixing up and caring for your house. Admission is free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., East and West exhibition halls at The Ranch at the Larimer County fairgrounds complex, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland; 970-218-5645,
MORE FOR THE WEEK
WEDNESDAY
“What’s So Great About America? Why America Is Loved, Why America Is Hated” is the fourth in a series of eight lectures presented as part of Colorado State University-Pueblo’s Distinguished Speakers Series. Author Dinesh D’Souza is the author of several books, including his most recent, “What’s So Great About Christianity.” He was named one of America’s most influential conservative thinkers by The New York Times Magazine and one of our country’s most prominent Asian- Americans by Newsweek. The free series continues on Feb. 10 with actor, producer and humanitarian Danny Glover. Other speakers in the series include Nontombi Naomi Tutu (Feb. 17), Sarah Weddington (Feb. 18) and Michael Eric Dyson (April 12). The two-hour lecture begins at 7 p.m. in the Hoag Recital Hall, CSU-Pueblo campus, 719-549-2586,
THURSDAY-JAN. 31
Get geared up for the Olympics next month and head to Aspen/Snowmass this week for the Winter X Games. Returning to Aspen/Snowmass for the ninth year, the games showcase more than 200 athletes from around the world competing for medals and money in snowboarding, snowmobiling and skiing. Can’t make it? Some events can be found on ESPN and ABC. All events are free, Buttermilk Mountain, visit for more information
FRIDAY
Boot up and bundle up for a full-moon hike beginning at 5:30 p.m. for all ages. Participants get to walk the trails and see some nature neighbors. The program is free. Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, Aurora, 303-739-2428, .
SATURDAY & JAN. 31
The name of the show is a bit misleading as the two-day Tanner Gun Show offers more than its title. Along with various types of guns, knives and ammo, visitors to the Denver Merchandise Mart can also check out hunting and fishing accessories, artwork, jewelry, books, Western wear, and other collectibles. The Mart is easy to find at Interstate 25 and 58th Avenue, hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 31, admission is $8 for adults, free for kids under 12, visit
SATURDAY
Parker Library’s Live Local Music Series continues with country tunes from Jones & Raine. The husband-and-wife team (Brian and Julie) met in church in 2005 and first played together in a Denver coffeehouse in 2007. Count on selections from their album “Money Don’t Make the Man.” The free one-hour concert starts at 7 p.m. in Room A of the Parker Library, 10851 S. Crossroads Drive, 303-791-READ (7323),
SATURDAY
The “Colorful Characters of Estes Park” is a series of talks presented by Tom Danton on Saturdays at the Stanley Museum. Danton will discuss the historical contributions made by Joel Estes, Charlie Eagle Plume, Enos Mills, Isabella Bird, FO Stanley, Lord Dunraven and others. Talks are 90 minutes long and continue Feb. 6 and 13. Tours of the Steam Barn are available on request. Program begins at 1 p.m., admission is $5, 517 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, 970-577-1903. Note: The museum is always looking for new volunteers.
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