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A bearable exhibit
On loan from the Bell Museum of Natural History at the University of Minnesota, “The Hidden World of Bears” showcases the 35-year career of Dr. Lynn Roger through photography and interactive exhibits. Roger’s work is often compared to Jane Goodall’s connection with chimpanzees. He has studied and lived with bears for decades. The display continues through Jan. 21. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs; 719-520-6387 or
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“Boogie Woogie” spirit
Local act the Reveille 3 whisks audience members back to the 1940s with its “Home Front Holiday Radio Show” at 2 p.m. today. The free event features fun classics including “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree” along with radio advertising, homemaking and fashion tips from that era. Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton, 303-795-3961
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Mercury exposure
The Mercury Cafe continues its holiday celebrations with two shows tonight. A Spanish-style “Flamenco Navidad” with music and dance is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. And a “Winter Solstice Celebration” begins at 8 p.m. in the Dancehall. Tickets are $13. Reservations required. 2199 California St.; 303-294-9258 or
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The king of strings
Two time Juno-winning banjoist Jayme Stone draws inspiration from all points of the globe. He’s joined by special guests in a “Room of Wonders” concert at 8 tonight that showcases “cultures, countries and centuries” at the Chautauqua Community House. Tickets are $20, $17 for members. 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; details at
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Award-winning journalist
Longtime Denver newspaper writer and columnist Dusty Saunders will discuss and sign his recent book “Heeere’s Dusty” on Sunday at West Side Books. Saunders will share stories from more than 50 years at The Rocky Mountain News covering TV and radio. (You can find him doing the same thing in our sports section every Monday.) A reception gets underway at 6 p.m. 3434 W. 32nd Ave.; 303-480-0220 or .
