Black Mountain Lodge Wedding Preview
Today: Guests can take the Black Mountain Express Chairlift beginning at 5:30 p.m. to the Lodge where wedding and special event options including cuisine with chef Christopher Rybak will be showcased, 6-8 p.m. RSVP to kristinl@a-basin.net. Arapahoe Basin, 970-513-5742,
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Do What You Love, Love What You Do
Wednesday: Fashion Denver’s Brandi Shigley presents this “workshop/funshop” designed to help aspiring fashion designers and business owners get ready for a new year by creating the perfect work space, increasing your identity, marketing, production and more. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 1070 Bannock St.,
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Treads for Threads
Through Sunday: 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 Monday as part of the Volunteers of America Martin Luther King Day Celebration.
Jeans For Life
Through Jan. 31: The AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s Jeans for Life campaign has partnered with The Blues Jean Bar for a donation drive. Those who donate one pair of jeans will receive a 10 percent discount, 15 percent for two pairs and 20 percent for three or more. Proceeds support HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention. Denver Blues Jean Bar stores are at 250 Fillmore St. and 2154 E. Commons Ave., Unit B3-321, in Centennial.
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 .
Coats for Cubs
Through April 22: Donate fur apparel at any Buffalo Exchange to be used to comfort orphaned and injured wildlife. Call 866-235-8255 or visit the websites buff
and coatsforcubs for locations.
DenverWorks
The nonprofit faith-based organization collects gently used business clothes, shoes and accessories to help the unemployed. Cash donations also accepted. Visit the website for donation guidelines. 2828 N. Speer Blvd., 303-433-0300,
CONTESTS
Design by Colorado
Through Friday: Accepting entries for innovative and modern design in a variety of design fields, including furniture, industrial, graphic, fashion, theater, game or Web design for an exhibit space at Denver International Airport. The contest is presented by the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs’ Create Denver initiative, DIA and the Creative Industries Division. Entries must be postmarked or delivered by 5 p.m. Friday to Colorado Creative Industries, Attn: Marcia Morgan, 1625 Broadway, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202. Visit for details.
EXHIBITS
“A Millinery Tale: The History of Ladies Hats”
Tuesday-April 17: An exhibit about the history of the millinery trade and the materials, styles and shapes used in women’s hats over the years. Hats are from the museum’s own collection along with several on loan from private collections and the Molly Brown House 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. Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway, 303-739-6666,
Winter Showcase Member Sale
Through Jan. 29: TACtile Textile Arts Center hosts its third annual show of wearable art, jewelry, bags and wall hangings. 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
UPCOMING
Love in Bloom bridal show
Jan. 21: Couples, soon-to-be-brides and grooms and their family and friends are invited to this event offering a fashion show, wedding vendors, raffles, wine tastings, games and contests, 7-10 p.m. Free, reservations required. Those who register before Wednesday get two raffle chances for the Wedding Giveaway. Temple Events Center, 1595 Pearl St., ,
Social media workshop
Jan. 29: Denver Design Incubator presents this program on social media and online marketing techniques to help you promote your business with local entrepreneur Samual Schimek, 2-3 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops. $45 at the door. YesPleaseMore Pop Up Store, 500 16th St., #234,
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.
