EVENTS
Neiman Marcus
Today: Personal appearance by artist and designer Jan Barboglio, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Gift Galleries; through Oct. 15: The John Hardy CINTA Collection, one-of-a-kind designer jewelry; Oct. 13: designer and creative director Rebecca Proctor of MacKenzie Childs, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Second Level; learn Eileen Fisher scarf tying techniques and register to win a scarf, 1-4 p.m., Level Two Designer Sportswear. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Carol Mier Fashion
Friday: First Friday Artwalk showcasing fall fashions, 6-9 p.m. 754 Santa Fe Drive, 303-446-0117,
Colorado Mills
Friday & Saturday: The month-long “Celebrating Women” expo continues with a “Girls Night Out” suggesting dinner, shopping, golf at the Putting Edge and a movie, 6-9 p.m. Special lodging rates offered at nearby hotels. Colorado Mills, 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-590-1380
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Clear Creek Academy of Jewelry and Metal Arts
Wednesday-Oct. 16: Five-day “Integration of Stone and Metal” workshop with Michael Boyd, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants learn various techniques of stone cutting. $800. Reservations required. 3648 Navajo St., 303-429-1401,
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Healing Hands for Arthritis
Wednesday: Massage Envy has partnered with the Arthritis Foundation for a one-day benefit to raise funds and awareness to fight arthritis. Massage Envy will donate $10 from every one-hour massage and facial. Murad, Massage Envy Spa’s skin care partner, will also donate 10 percent of all sales from products sold at Massage Envy Spa locations on this day to the Arthritis Foundation. Booking appointments now, call 877-330-3689.
Give Jeans a Chance
Through Oct. 31: Volcom Clothing is collecting 50,000 pairs of jeans in wearable condition to give to the homeless across the United States. Donations accepted at BC Surf & Sport, D & E in Aspen, Satellite Board Shop in Boulder, The Wright Life in Fort Collins, Hoyal Board Co. in Colorado Springs and Underground Snowboards in Breckenridge;
National Bag a Bra Day
Through April 30: Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie and HIOWAA have a goal of collecting more than 10,000 gently-worn bras to send to the United Kingdom for delivery to West Africa in honor of National Bag a Bra Day on May 26. HIOWAA (Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance) provides emergency helicopter services in the UK. Bras may be dropped off or mailed to Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie, 9615-D E. County Line Road, Centennial, CO 80112
EXHIBITS
TRASHion: Funky Junk
Through Oct. 29: A fashion exhibit of recycled and repurposed materials includes a coffee-filter gown, silk-necktie cocktail dress and photo-slide minidress. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, until 8 p.m. Thursday. TACtile Textile Arts Center, 1955 S. Quince St., 720-524-8886,
UPCOMING
Holiday Mart
Oct. 13-16: The Junior League of Denver’s 32nd annual Holiday Mart showcases more than 100 local and national vendors, 4-9 p.m. Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 15 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 16. $10, $8 in advance. Tickets for Frosting, opening celebration 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 13, are $30. Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady on “Days of our Lives”) will be at her jewelry booth, Hope Faith Miracles, Oct. 15-16. Proceeds benefit JLD, a volunteer organization working to promote the health and education of women and children. Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave.,
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.
