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Spill the beans
The annual Women’s Bean Project 2011 Holiday Faircontinues from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Sunday. The organization’s full line of products, including packaged soups, salsa, dips, teas, chili mixes and more, is available, along with jewelry and holiday gift baskets. The Women’s Bean Project teaches life and job skills to women in need. 3201 Curtis St., 303-292-1919,womens
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Puppet up
The Now or Never Theatre presents “The Crane Wife,” a puppet theater show based on the Japanese folk tale of the same name that transports its audience to a snowy village through a story of love, trust and greed. Free shows begin at 4 p.m. today and Sunday. Canyon Theater, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-441-3196
ENJOY
Dancing the night away
The Hannah Kahn Dance Company presents “Arise and Other Dances” at 7:30 tonight. The program showcases 10 company members along with six young dancers from the Denver School of the Arts. Tickets are $22; $18 for students, seniors and Colorado Dance Alliance members. Schomp Theatre, Denver School of the Arts, 7111 Montview Blvd.,
TASTE
Chocolate paradise
The third annual Holiday Chocolate Festival at the Broadmoor is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, offering more than 35 booths of chocolate, treats and holiday gifts. Competitions, live music and ballet performances are also included. Former child actress Denise Nickerson, who played the gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde in the original “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” film, will make a special appearance. Admission is free. Taste Tickets are 12 for $10 and 25 for $20 in advance or 10 for $10 at the door. 1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs,
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Multitalented performer
Adam Carolla — the comedian, radio personality, author, actor and TV host — performs at 7 p.m. Sunday as part of his “Adam Carolla Hates the Holidays” tour. Tickets are $34.50 and $49.50. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, 866-461-6556,
Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
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