EVENTS
Little White Dress Bridal Shop
Through May 9: Sassi Holford trunk show; Friday-Sunday: sample sale with discounts on gowns by Justin Alexander, Claire Pettibone, St. Pucchi, Matthew Christopher and others. Appointments and walk-ins welcome. 3420 W. 32nd Ave., 303-814-8972,
Arabella Boutique
Friday: First Friday Art Walk includes art by Brian “Yella” Gavagan, a fine artist, clothing designer and print maker, 7-11 p.m. Arabella is also introducing its new location offering jewelry, gifts, frames, art, body products and more along with fashions by local designers Mukee, Calipso, Wild Balance, Bleu Door Studio and others. 10 E. Ellsworth Ave., 720-936-9225,
The Garment District
Friday: Annual Michael Stars spring event with discounted merchandise and gift with purchase of $100, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 2595 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-757-3371,
Park Meadows
Friday and Saturday: Offering Mother’s Day Shopper Rewards, spend $100 at Park Meadows and receive a $15 Shop Etc. Gift Card from Guest Services (while supplies last). Free Mother’s Day crafts for children noon-2 p.m. Saturday in the Vistas Court. 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, 303-792-2999,
Central Bistro & Bar
Saturday: High Hat Kentucky Derby Party with food and drink specials and contest for best high hat, noon-5 p.m. 1691 Central St., 303-477-4582,
Roxy Cherry Creek
Saturday and Sunday: Splendid trunk show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Shoppers receive 20 percent discount off one Splendid item; gift with purchase for the first 10 customers each day. 2628 E. Third Ave., 303-316-7774,
I Love Knitting
Wednesday:Shawls, Wraps, Scarves Classic Elite trunk show, 1-4 p.m. More than 50 hand-knit pieces include cowls, ponchos, lacy wraps and more. Refreshments included. 600 S. Holly St., 303-399-5648,
Neiman Marcus
Wednesday-May 9: Gurhan trunk show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Precious Jewelry, Level One; May 10-11: Diatraco trunk show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Precious Jewelry, Level Two. 3000 E. First Ave., 303-329-2600
BENEFITS & DONATIONS
Pedestrian Shops
Through Friday: Earth Day shoe drive with Boulder-based Growing Gardens and Patagonia Footwear. When customers donate shoes and then purchase shoes by Patagonia, the store gives $10 to Growing Gardens, supporting the community through sustainable urban agriculture. Patagonia and Clear Creek Reps are also donating to Growing Gardens for Patagonia shoe purchases made at the Pedestrian Shops through Friday. Pedestrian will donate 10 percent of the purchase price, up to $10, to Growing Gardens, for other purchases made by those who donate shoes. Two Boulder locations: 1425 Pearl St. Mall or in the Village Shopping Center at 2525 Arapahoe Ave.,
Denver Health Foundation
Saturday: Community baby shower to benefit the Denver Health Foundation’s Newborns in Need campaign, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Asking for donations of new baby items including disposable diapers sizes 1-2, baby wipes, baby wash/shampoo, convertible car seats, blankets, onesies, undershirts, sleepers, sweaters, newborn socks, booties and bibs. Drop off items at the Denver Health Medical Center, 301 W. Sixth Ave.
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,
CONTESTS
Rising Star 2013
Deadline Monday: Fashion Group International of Denver’s competition for Colorado design entrepreneurs culminates in a runway fashion show Sept. 6 at McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax Ave. Entry details on the website.
EXHIBITS
Colorado State University’s Gustafson Gallery
Through Aug. 15: “Fall-to-Flight: The Journey of a Recycled Military Parachute,” students in the Department of Design and Merchandising created clothes from recycled military parachutes donated by Aspen Pointe, a nonprofit that specializes in veteran rehabilitation through social innovation. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free. Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising located in the Gifford Building, 502 Lake St., Room 318,CSU-Fort Collins campus, 970-491-1629
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.
