Holiday music
Thank you, Mr. Ambler — and happy holidays
Today through Sunday. Bass clarinetist Don Ambler may have retired from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, but he never stopped playing. Or encouraging others to play. For 30-plus years he has been the force behind the Colorado Clarinet Choir, which assembles annually to spread a little holiday charm before a few CSO concerts. This year, the 45-member ensemble of amateurs and pros will perform in the lobby of Boettcher Concert Hall just before the orchestra’s “Colorado Christmas” program. Anyone with a ticket to the CSO’s events gets the bonus of some great clarinet playing inspired by the dedicated Ambler. 6 p.m. today, 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $30. More concert info at 303-623-7876 or at . Ray Mark Rinaldi
Film
An animated evening with Don Hertzfeldt
Saturday. One of the most lauded — and indie — animators alive comes to town for a one-night celebration of stick-figure attitude and other expressions of cartoon wisdom at the Denver FilmCenter/Colfax.
“An Evening With Don Hertzfeldt”
features the premiere of the Austin, Texas-based filmmaker’s latest hand-drawn wonder, “It’s Such a Beautiful Day,” the final chapter in a trilogy featuring a guy named Bill. The entire trilogy, including “Everything Will Be Okay” and “I’m So Proud of You,” will screen in 35mm. Plus the 35-year-old Oscar nominee will take part in an on-stage Q&A. Saturday, 7 p.m and 9:30 p.m. Denver FilmCenter/Colfax, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. $12-$15. . 303-820-3456. Lisa Kennedy
