Stop and shop
The Maine-based furniture and cabinetmaker Thos. Moser is known for fine, handcrafted pieces inspired by the work of classic American woodworkers. Although Colorado lacks a permanent showroom, the company packed up a selection for a special Trunk Sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the JW Marriott Hotel, Cherry Creek, 150 Clayton Lane. All sales are first-come, first-served, cash/credit and carry. Local delivery can be arranged. For more information, call 800-708-9045 or visit .
All hands on deck
On Friday, the Colorado chapter of AIGA (formerly the American Institute of Graphic Arts) hosts its annual skateboard art fund- raiser Bordo Bello 2011. Artists registered to show in this event aimed at breathing fresh energy and collaboration into the local arts scene while generating funds for AIGA Colorado programs were advised to “go nuts.” The show is from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at RedLine Gallery, 2350 Arapahoe St. Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Poetry in motion
Denver’s historically diverse Whittier neighborhood still gives a nod to its namesake, the 19th-century abolitionist poet John Greenleaf Whittier. (The neighborhood actually takes its name from the Denver school that was named after Whittier, who lived and died in Massachusetts.) Residents and visitors can take a walk back in time through this community’s gracious old architecture on Oct. 2 during the Historic Whittier House Tour. Tickets are $14 in advance and $17 the day of the tour at all Front Range King Soopers locations, KJ’s Coffee Bar (1710 E. 25th Ave.) or online at .
