EVENTS
Dan Sharp Europe
Monday-Wednesday: ALGO of Switzerland trunk show, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 218 Steele St., 303-333-6666,
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
DenverWorks
Gently used clothing needed by faith- based nonprofit that prepares low-income men and women for interviews and job placement. 303-433-0300 ext. 103,
CONTESTS
Rising Star 2011
Through June 20: Fashion Group International of Denver is seeking new Colorado fashion design businesses (in operation one to seven years) for competition in nine categories for the Rising Star Awards Gala on Oct. 8. The biannual gala honors and showcases emerging fashion-design talent. Applications on the website. Call Holli at 720-837-1452, or e-mail holli.gibson@lamanblu.com with questions.
Caring Is Sexy: Design Contest
Through July 1: Sexy Hair is inviting artists of any skill level to design its annual limited-edition packaging to raise awareness for breast cancer. Five designers will be named finalists and will have their work posted online for a two-week voting process. Proceeds from the Special Edition hairspray will benefit Sexy Hair’s nonprofit partner, “Look Good . . . Feel Better.” Visit the website for guidelines.
EXHIBITS
Artisan Showcase
Through June 30: Dia Kline’s Lady Luck Jewelry that incorporates faux dice. Lines include Cracks, Bams, Dots, Winds, Dragons, Honor and Seasons. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and during all performances. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, 303-987-7877,
UPCOMING
Rosey’s Boutique
June 18: Jewelry trunk show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Refreshments included. Park Meadows Mall, 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, RSVP: 303-799-6403.
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.

