EVENTS
Dan Sharp Europe
Today-Saturday: Anita Ford Trunk Show, day and evening separates, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 218 Steele St., 303-333-6666,
Delish Demure 2010 Fall Fashion Show
Today: Fall fashion show and festivities that include golf (18 holes begins at 12:30 p.m. or 9 holes at 3 p.m.). Prizes will be awarded. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and spa treatments, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Fashion show begins at 7:30 p.m. All-day activities $50 (includes golf cart), $15 evening festivities. Blackstone Country Club, 7777 S. Country Club Parkway, Aurora, RSVP: 303-740-1100 or e-mail shop@delishdemure.com; 303-704-0058 (ask for Sally), e-mail sdunleavy@canongategolf.com
Wedding Showcase
Today: More than 40 wedding professionals are participating in the Denver Botanic Gardens’ inaugural wedding showcase, 5-9 p.m. Participants will be given “passports” when they arrive, guiding them to each vendor and samples of food and wine. Tickets are $15, $10 in advance. Register on the website. 1007 York St.,
St. John Boutique
Today-Saturday: Open house with light fare and champagne, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Spend $1,295 on regular-priced merchandise and receive a complimentary item valued at $395 or less. 3170 E. Second Ave., 303-377-7572,
Denver Bead Renaissance Show
Today-Sunday: The 15th annual show offers beads, stones, crystals and more along with a variety of classes. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Crowne Plaza DIA Hotel, I-70 and Chambers Road,
Denver Gem and Mineral Show
Friday-Sunday:”Minerals of Creede/Mineral County” is the theme for the 43rd annual show, held in connection with the Colorado Fossil Expo, offering minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, beads, jewelry and more. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. $6, $4 seniors (over 65) and juniors (ages 13-17), free children 12 and under with adult. Free parking. Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave.,
Hana Designs Open House
Saturday: “Day of Caring and Customer Appreciation” for the 10th annual open house, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Activities include Aveda scalp massages, relaxation treatments, makeovers, chair massages and more. Everything in the store is discounted 30 percent. Hana Designs wig studio and Aveda salon work with oncology patients and those affected with alopecia, burn victims and clients who have thinning hair. Donated wigs are available for those experiencing financial difficulties. 1086 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, 303-799-4262,
“Toula Week” at Dillard’s
Sunday-Sept. 25: Toula introduces its fall collection of knitwear suits and special-occasion pieces for women. Customers who spend $500 will receive a $100 gift card. Dillard’s in Park Meadows, 8415 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree,
CONTESTS
The Art Institute of Colorado
Deadline Nov. 19: “Passion for Fashion” competition is open to high-school seniors scheduled to graduate in 2011. Winners earn a full-tuition scholarship and a trip to New York City for Fashion Week 2011. Visit . Entries must be submitted along with an entry and release form to The Art Institute of Colorado, 1200 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203.
EXHIBITS
Jim Howard Retrospective
Through Friday: “Then & Now: A Retrospective of Fashion from the ’70s/’80s and Today,” works by fashion illustrator Jim Howard, including advertising campaigns, cosmetics and advertising agencies. The show also features his “Fashionista Series,” mixed-media collages that combine drawings with photography, found items and art from his paper-doll illustrations. The Art Institute of Colorado, 1200 Lincoln St.,
Mail info to Fashion Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679; living@denverpost.com.
