EVENTS
Oster Jewelers
Today: Colorwash gemstone jewelry by Italian designer Kiki Furst of A & Furst, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 251 Steele St., 303-572-1111,
Carol Mier
Friday: Style for the Holidays with fashions and gifts including jewelry by Holly Fillingham and Out of My Hands along with totes, hats, scarves and men’s shirts, noon-9 p.m. 754 Santa Fe Drive, 303-446-0117,
Holiday Chalet Sample Sale
Saturday: Local designers sell samples, including work from Crystal Sharp, LRE by Lisa Ramfjord Elstun, Equillibrium by Deb Henriksen, Gino Velardi, Joey Delores and Trail Dog Treats by Nancy, 2-7 p.m. 1820 E. Colfax Ave., 303-437-8245;
Christy Lea Payne Trunk Show
Saturday: Fifth annual trunk show of more than 300 one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces from Christy Lea Payne of CLP Jewelry, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Meet the artist and have some holiday refreshments. Kismet, 3640 W. 32nd Ave., 303-477-3378,
Richard Lindsey Trunk Show
Saturday & Sunday: The Santa Fe designer will introduce a special collection of his jewelry, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Rabbit Brush Gallery, 7504 Hygiene Road, Hygiene, 303-651-1106
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Treads for Threads
Through Jan. 16: Big O Tires and Arc Thrift Stores have teamed up for the fifth annual clothing drive. Donations of coats, hats, mittens, socks, sweaters and pants for men, women and children can be dropped off at any Big O Tires location. Collected items will be distributed Jan. 17 as part of the Volunteers of America Martin Luther King Day Celebration.
Toasty Tootsies
Through March 1: Collecting new and gently-worn winter socks for low-income and homeless children. 1804 Grove St., 303-274-8054
Pajama Program
Through March 31: The Colorado chapter of the Pajama Program is raising awareness and funds for “Danger Season” to help needy children keep warm at bedtime, with donations of new pajamas and new books. Financial donations also accepted. Visit .
EXHIBITS
Winter Showcase Member Sale
Through Jan. 29: TACtile Textile Arts Center hosts its third annual show of wearable art, jewelry, bags, wall hangings and more. 1995 S. Quince St., Suite 200, 720-524-8886,
“Mr. Blackwell: A Retrospective”
Through April 1: Exhibit of 32 of Richard Blackwell’s gowns. The Avenir Museum houses more than 130 accessories and garments designed by Blackwell and is the largest collection of his work.Colorado State University’s Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins, 970-491-1629
Mail info to Fashion Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
