Events
Lovely spring soiree
Today: “Spring Fashion Show Happy Hour” includes latest spring fashions, local wines from Silver Vines Winery and new jewelry from Stella & Dot, 4-7 p.m. Save 20 percent on the purchase of any top or dress. 7405 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 720-379-5739, lovelyboutique.net
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., lovemondotrasho.com
Aline presents Helmut Lang
Through March 21: Signature and top-selling items for spring season. 5375 Landmark Place, Building F1, Suite 107, 303-773-8200, alineonline.com
Neiman Marcus
Through Sunday: Brunello Cucinelli Up Close, Level 2, Fine Apparel; today-Saturday: Christian Louboutin shoe trunk show, Level 1, Ladies Shoes; Tuesday & Wednesday: Escada trunk show. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Cherry Creek wedding showcase
Saturday: The second annual showcase features numerous wedding vendors, raffles, a fashion show, cake and dessert samples, noon-3 p.m. Weddings by Norie, Hot Heads Salon of Cherry Creek, Newberry Brothers Greenhouse and Florist are among the participating vendors. Free, but registration required to be entered in the raffles. Piatti Restaurant, 190 St. Paul St., 303-321-6973, e-mail toverbay@piatti.com
Pop Party Sing-off
Saturday: Southwest Plaza has partnered with 95.7 The Party for a local singing competition, 2-5 p.m. Categories include Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 and Adult. A panel of judges will select a finalist for each category who will perform a second time for the Grand Prize of $500. Registration deadline is noon Friday, visit the website for application information.
Ulta 21 Days of Beauty
Sunday-March 31: Offering daily demonstrations from beauty brand experts, tips, complimentary consultations, gifts-with-purchase and more. Each day includes a “Beauty Steal” and a “Beauty Focus.” Visit the website for details and locations. ulta.com/21daysofbeauty
Benefits & donations
William Whatley
The celebrity hair stylist and TV personality will donate 100 free haircuts for first-time clients in exchange for a $50 donation to the Excelsior Youth Center, a residential treatment program for girls ages 11-18 with emotional and behavior difficulties. By appointment. Call 303-693-1550 ext. 331 or e-mail Kathyg@excelsioryc.org.
Spring Sensation 2012
Sunday: An “Edgy Runway Fashion Show” features pop-up makeup stations, silent auction, Bloody Mary bar and lunch followed by a fashion show of spring and summer looks by Macy’s of Twenty Ninth Street, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $75 VIP Pass. Proceeds benefit Mental Health Partners that provide wellness programs for women, children and families.Boulder Country Club, 7350 Clubhouse Road, Boulder, 303-413-6287, mhpcolorado.org
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, buffaloexchange.com
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, denverworks.org
Exhibits
Longmont Museum & Cultural Center
Friday-April 29: “Fiber Celebration 2012,” works by members of the Northern Colorado Weaver’s Guild including baskets, wall hangings, lace and more contemporary fiber art. Opening reception: 7-9 p.m. Friday. $5, free for Friends of the Museum. 400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303-651-8374, ci.longmont.co.us/museum/
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, tactilearts.org
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.
