Events
Sephora at J.C. Penney
Friday: Beauty retailer Sephora opens 1,700-square-foot spaces inside two J.C. Penney locations, with brands including Hello Kitty, LORAC, NARS and others. The first 450 guests receive a bag of samples. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Orchards at Westminster, 14658 Delaware St., Westminster; 135 Bockman Drive, Fort Collins; ,
Benefits & donations
Coats for Cubs
Through Sunday: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
Fashion Group International
Wednesday: “Marketing 101” with guest speaker Kim Mears, owner of Mears Consulting, and Katharine Salzgeber, owner of Katherine Marie Designs, 6 p.m. Participants are asked to bring their laptops. $30, $15 members, $10 students. Glenarm Apartments, 1600 Glenarm Place, third floor, ,
Tactile Textile Arts Center
April 29: “Reading a Knitting Pattern,” 10 a.m.-noon. $30, $25 members; “The Burn Test,” 1-3 p.m. $30, $25 members. Reservations required. 1955 S. Quince St., 720-524-8886,
Exhibits
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,
Save the date
Blakesy & Birddog Fashion Show: A Weekend in Cape Cod
April 28: More than three dozen models showcase designs by Erin Bleakley including dresses, polos and more along with live music, wine and an exhibit of artwork by Virginia Maitland, 4-6 p.m. Tickets are $10, e-mail blakesyandbirddog@gmail.com or erinkathleencouture@yahoo.com. Proceeds benefit the American Red Heart Association. Buxiejo Gallery, 718 N. Santa Fe Drive
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.
