EVENTS
Mondo Guerra’s Viewing Parties
Today: Guerra, a finalist on Season 8 of “Project Runway,” competes in the “Project Runway All Stars” series, continuing Thursdays through March 22 on cable TV’s Lifetime. Guerra hosts weekly viewing parties that include guests, activities and prizes, all connected to the theme of that week’s show. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show is at 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted for the Colorado AIDS Project. Beauty Bar, 608 E. 13th Ave.,
Neiman Marcus
Today-March 4: The Neiman Marcus Beauty Event: Take home a tote with an assortment of beauty samples with cosmetics or fragrance purchase of $100 or more; Tuesday: Chanel trunk show includes spring collection, handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Bridal Open House
Saturday: The Inverness Hotel hosts an open house geared toward giving couples a “sneak peek on their wedding day” with table settings, food displays, picture backdrops, appetizers and champagne, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. The Spa at The Inverness will provide complimentary mini paraffin hand treatments. Couples who book their wedding at the hotel receive two plane tickets for their honeymoon. 200 Inverness Drive West, 303-397-7000,
Five Points Historic Association
Saturday: Presents a “Tribute to Military Wives of America,” 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The Black History month celebration includes a luncheon, fashion show of the latest styles along with tips. $10 in advance. American Legion Wallace Simpson Post No. 29, 2801 Welton St., 303-620-1801,
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Coats for Cubs
Through April 22: Donate fur apparel at any Buffalo Exchange location to be used to comfort orphaned and injured wildlife. 866-235-8255, buffalo
DenverWorks
Wednesdays: The nonprofit accepts gently used clothing for low-income men and women to use for interviews and job placement, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 303-433-0300 ext. 103,
CLASSES
Tactile Textile Arts Center
Sunday: “Very Beginning Knitting,” 10 a.m.-noon. $30, $25 members, $5 kit fee; “Jewelry for Your Knitting,” 1-3 p.m. $30, $25 members, $10 kit fee; March 3: “Photo Transfer Fabric Collage: Telling Family Stories in Cloth,” noon-4 p.m. $55, $45 members, $5 kit fee; March 4: “Spin Exotic Fibers A-Y,” sixth Sunday Spin-in, 1-5 p.m. $55, $45 members, $15 kit fee. Reservations required for all classes. Tactile hosts a SewFa Lounge, noon to 8 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. Bring your project to work on it while visiting with others. Tools, cutting tables, pressing stations and more are available for a minimal fee. 1955 S. Quince St., 720-524-8886,
EXHIBITS
Tactile Textile Arts Center
Through March 31: “Fantasy Fiber Forest,” 18 hanging tree quilts by Westcliffe Contemporary Quilters and Fiber Artists. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 1955 S. Quince St., 720-524-8886,
Mail info 10-14 days in advance to Fashion Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
