Events
Women’s Bean Project
Friday-Sunday:Selected as the nonprofit partner of the NCAA Women’s Final Four, this Denver organization known for its handmade foods will introduce a new line of “Inspiration” jewelry at the three-day TourneyTown fan celebration at the Colorado Convention Center. Admission is free. The Women’s Bean Project teaches life and job skills to women in need. 700 14th St.,
Fashion Group International of Denver
Saturday:Hosting an “Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective” tour at 11 a.m at the Denver Art Museum. The exhibit features 200 haute couture pieces, photographs, drawings and films of the Saint Laurent collection. $30, $20 members. 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, ;
Skea Sample Sale
Wednesday-April 6: End of season sale for the Vail-based winter sportswear line, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 4890 Ironton St., No. 6G, 303-371-5324,
Neiman Marcus
April 5: John Hardy trunk show and Year of the Dragon celebration featuring the NAGA collection, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Designer Jewelry. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
Ulta 21 Days of Beauty
Through Saturday: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.
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,
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: “Getting Your Knitting Back in Shape,” 10 a.m.-noon. $30, $25 members, $8 kit fee; April 7-8: “Tapestry Weaving,” introductory course, 1-4 p.m. $75, $60 members, $30 kit fee. Reservations required. 1955 S. Quince St., 720-524-8886,
Exhibits
Tactile Textile Arts Center
Through Saturday:“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,
Longmont Museum & Cultural Center
Through 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. 400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303-651-8374,
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.
