Be a gifted gift-giver
Ceramic gift boxes by Arvada artist Connie Christensen are discounted 10 percent through Feb. 14 in the Gift Shop at the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art. Each box is glazed in a variety of colors and includes detailed finishing work. They are perfect for jewelry or other items. Prices start at $35. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. 1311 Pearl St., 303-832-8576
A Collection of cool
The 9th Avenue Collection, a home-design and fine-arts showroom, continues its February Winter Sale with savings up to 60 percent on select antiques, fine furnishings, accessories, rugs, lighting and art. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 899 Broadway, 303-623-4200,
Fur-ever yours
Today is the final day of a two-day winter clearance sale at Dan Sharp Luxury Outerwear. Look for storewide discounts of 50 to 80 percent on European fur designs of coats, jackets and shearlings. 218 Steele St., 303-333-6666, dansharp
Not lost in Translations
Translations Gallery is looking for a new location and has discounted its wide selection of contemporary fine-art paintings through Feb. 25 as part of a Relocation Sale. Discounts range from 15 to 30 percent and you’ll find landscapes, portraits and abstracts by 16 member artists. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and by appointment. 1743 Wazee St., 303-629-0713,
Art attack
The Lakewood Arts Council hosts its annual sale of art supplies, collectibles and original artworks through Feb. 29. Paintings are priced at $10-$40 and art supplies and collectibles are sold on a donation basis. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit and its more than 70 cultural art activities it sponsors each year. 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood, 303-980-0625,
Paintings and portraits
Kahhak Fine Arts & School in Carbondale has discounted its inventory of paintings and portraits 50 percent this month. Check out the classes and workshop schedule or stop by for occasional poetry readings, live music and other events. 411 Main St., Carbondale, 970-704-0622,
A catatonic state
The Intermountain Humane Society believes “nobody should be without a sweetheart on Valentine’s Day.” So the agency has discounted adoption fees for mature cats, starting Tuesday and going through Feb. 14. The fee for cats 3 years and older is $35, and $20 for cats 6 years and older (that’s half off). The shelter is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. 67318 U.S. 285, Pine Junction, 303-838-2668,
Spay Day savings
Foothills Animal Shelter is getting a jump-start on National Spay Day (Feb. 28) by offering low-cost spay and neuter service today and Feb. 11. Dogs are $65 for a neuter and $75 for a spay. Cats are $40 for either. By appointment only. 580 McIntyre St., Golden, 720-407-5215
Free days this week
Today: Denver Art Museum,
Sunday: Denver Zoo, ; Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys,
Tuesday: Children’s Museum of Denver, 4-8 p.m.,
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