The season of gift markets
Looking for places to shop for holiday gifts and supplies other than the mall? Consider these seasonal events: The Alternative Gift Market at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundaydec. 3-4, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-762-0616
St. Nicholas Marketplace & Luminaria Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. todaydec. 3, St. Thomas Church, 2201 Dexter St.,
South Suburban’s 25th annual Arts and Crafts Fair , 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. todaydec. 3, Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, 303-483-7072
Christmas Craft Sale & Homemade Soup Luncheon presented by the Women’s Group at Rinn United Methodist Church, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. todaydec. 3. Luncheon is 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 3783 Bella Rosa Parkway, Frederick, 303-833-3001
The 37th annual Lyons Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundaydec. 3-4 in the Lyons Elementary School Gym, 338 High St., Lyons, 303-823-5165
Holiday shopping with jewelry, gifts and refreshments noon-5 p.m. today dec. 3 at Mountain Living Studio, 741 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 719-685-0225,
Seventh annual Old Town Holiday Shopping, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. todaydec. 3 in the Back Room Artisan Gallery behind the Neighborhood Book Store, 5661 S. Curtice St., Littleton,
Second annual Holiday Gift Fair Italian Style, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. today,dec. 3 The Italian Institute, 677 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 100,
The 11th annual Paris Street Market continues 10 a.m.-7 p.m. todaydec. 3 with 45 market vendors, Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, 303-877-9457,
The Old South Pearl Street Association presents WinterFest, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. todaydec. 3, 1400 and 1500 block of South Pearl Street,
Denver Gift Gala at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, continues 11 a.m.-9 p.m. todaydec. 3, 14th and Curtis streets,
The 51st annual Georgetown Christmas Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Saturdaydec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11. Georgetown, 303-569-2405,
The 25th annual Fine Art Market Show & Sale opens with a reception 5-9 p.m. Thursdaydec. 8 and continues daily through Dec. 18, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720-898-7200,
Wonderland, DAVA’s annual show and sale of original art by youth and guest artists, opens with a reception 4-8 p.m. Fridaydec. 9 and continues through Jan. 6, Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, 1405 Florence St., 303-367-5886,
The fourth annual Holiday Show and Sale at Studio 12 Gallery. through Jan. 7, 209 Kalamath St., No. 12,
Holiday Used Book Sale Thursday Dec. 8-Dec. 10 at the Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, in the B2 Conference Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and Friday Dec. 8-9 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 10,
“Holiday Expressions 100/$100 Show” continues through Dec. 31 at Co-Art Gallery, 846 Santa Fe Drive, 303-573-5503,
Slifer Designs, offering furnishings, accessories, gifts and housewares, hosts a holiday gift-card campaign that includes a 10 percent donation from all gift-card sales to Habitat for Humanity’s Metro Denver and Vail chapters through Dec. 24. A Holiday Tea is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdaydec. 8. Two locations: Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 E. First Ave., Suite 233; Vail Valley, 216 Main St. in Riverwalk, Edwards,
Kahhak Fine Arts has discounted all paintings and commissioned portraits 50 percent through Dec. 31. 411 Main St., Carbondale, 970-704-0622,
The Trade as One Fair Trade Market continues 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday each weekend through December at Mountainview Community Christian Church, 40 E. Highlands Ranch Parkway, Highlands Ranch, 303-471-9644, ext. 30.
Holiday scents Rosy Rings, the local candle manufacturer, is having its annual warehouse sale from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today. Look for candles, reed diffusers and gifts made from natural and recycled products. S.I. tip: Customers receive a free gift just for stopping by.4477 Garfield St., 303-297-1951,
Pot luckLe Creuset, the iconic cookware brand, has a holiday store at University Hills Plaza through Dec. 10. Hundreds of styles and colors will be available along with overstocks. Find kettles, stock pots, silicone tools, stoneware and wine accessories. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.2530 S. Colorado Blvd.,
Bridal wave
The Altar Bridal Consignment has discounted more than 100 dresses to $199 in December. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The first three Saturdays in December include fun festivities for brides.9629 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-455-3385,
Sights and sounds
The Mizel Museum presents “Gathering Sparks: Sephardic Concert and Art Sale” on Sunday. This exhibit and sale includes paintings, jewelry, photography, metal works and more by 20 local artists including Jonathan Moreno, Gayle Adler and others. It happens from 1 to 3 p.m. and continues from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The band Pharaoh’s Daughter performs a concert of Sephardic music from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets are two for $45.District 475, 10111 Inverness Main St., Englewood, 303-394-9993,
On the rocks
Flatirons Mineral Club’sannual Gem & Mineral Show is Friday through Dec. 11 and offers three days of rocks, gems, fossils, jewelry, equipment and supplies from 19 dealers. Classes and children’s activities included. Admission is $3 Friday, $5 Dec. 10-11, kids under 13 admitted free with a paying adult. The Boulder Model Railroad Club’s annual Show is Dec. 10-11.Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303-744-8468
Free days this week: Today: Denver Art Museum, denverart ; Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (Penny Saturday), Sunday: Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys,
Monday:Denver Museum of Nature & Science,
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