11.21.19 I Love Local Gift Guide

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I love local guide to the holidays Publisher, Fran Zankowski Special Editions Editor, Michael J. Casey Circulation Manager, Cal Winn

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hink of the relationships you have with the things you buy. Chances are, those one-of-kind items you picked up from a small shop off the Pearl Street Mall, Longmont’s Main Street or Historic Downtown Lousiville hold greater sentiment than whatever was in those stacks of Amazon boxes you bought late at night because it was 42% off.

We are up to our ears in junk. And most of it is junk — massproduced, cheaply made and heartlessly consumed. It might fill the emotional gaps in your life for a few fleeting moments when you first unwrap it, but then you’re stuck with it: another thing to dust, another thing to move. And you can’t for the life of you recall why you bought it in the first place.

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gifts you remember.You can give them to family members living far away, and they’ll think of you every time they see it or use it. And should you treat yourself — these are the things that’ll fill your home with life and love, not clutter and chaos.When Marie Kondo comes to raid your closet, she’ll know to leave these goodies behind. ’Tis the season for shopping, so start local in Boulder County.

It’ll support your neighbors’ hopes and dreams, keep money in your community, cut down on packaging and transportation costs, and give you a warm, fuzzy feeling.That’s why we shop in the first place, isn’t it?

And, as a bonus, we’ve included a calendar of holiday events and happenings to partake in while you’re out there shopping for loved ones (see page 14). It’s gonna be a busy month, don’t forget to take a breath, relax and enjoy the season. Happy Holidays. l

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Let us host your private function or office party.

Give the gift of a meal they won’t forget at Longmont Public House.

Brunch with Santa Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 10 AM – 2 PM

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1111 Francis Street, Suite A, Longmont, CO 80501 • 303-647-3755 www.longmontpublichouse.com

Let us host your private function or office party.

Whether ordering off the restaurant menu or working with Chef Jerome to create a custom menu, we would love to host your private function.

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••• i love local gifts ••• Aspen Eyewear 2525 Arapahoe Ave., Suite E-23, Boulder 303-447-0210 aspeneyewear.com Mon, Wed: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tue, Thu, Fri: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sat: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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ur family has owned and operated this full-service optical shop since 1985. We have the largest frame and sunglass selection in Boulder. Our eyewear collection ranges from modern to contemporary, but it’s not just about quantity; our quality is unbeatable. We are always keeping up with our education, current fashion and changes in technology to best serve everyone’s optical needs. Our customer service is exemplary. Our friendly and helpful staff has over 200 years of combined experience! We are voted “Best of Boulder” every year for a reason. We are offering 20% off until the end of January.

Sunglasses make a wonderful gift, and we also accept flex moneys. We’ll be seeing you!

Longmont’s Front Range Mercantile Flea Market 1201 S. Sunset St., Longmont 303-776-6605 Mon,Wed, Fri, Sat: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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ocally owned and operated since 1989, Front Range Mercantile Flea Market offers a truly unique shopping experience this holiday season. Our 21,000-square-foot showroom features more than 90 dealers, each with their own variety of offerings. Front Range Flea Market is your one-stop shop to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list this year. We have fantastic gift ideas for all ages, 0-99! From the funky to the functional, grand to giddy, you’ll find the area’s most deliriously delightful shopping at Front Range Mercantile Flea Market. Stop in today, because what you are looking for might be gone tomorrow!

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Public Smoke Shop 341 Main St., Longmont 303-827-3181

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ocally owned, located in the heart of downtown Longmont. Our funky little smoke shop is filled with good vibes and positivity!

With a friendly and knowledgable staff, our goal is to provide an eclectic selection of glass and goods at prices that don’t break the bank.

So when you need a new piece or stuff to decorate your room, come visit our fun little hot spot. We look forward to meeting you.

The Dragontree 1521 Pearl St., Boulder 303-219-1444 thedragontree.com

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his holiday season, consider giving someone (or everyone!) you love a gift card to The Dragontree Spa. The Dragontree Spa is an otherworldly oasis from a hectic world, located right on Pearl Street. Named one of the 10 Best Day Spas in America, The Dragontree offers an array of massages, foot baths, facials, acupuncture, and Ayurvedic treatments, as well as a variety of luxurious, hand-crafted, and thoughtfully curated lifestyle and bath and body products. Friends, couples and small groups can enjoy foot baths, head and neck massages, and many other treatments together in The Dragontree’s gorgeous Sangha room. Among other signature offerings in the spa shop, the Dragontree’s wildly popular 2020 Dreambook + Planner has helped thousands of people uncover their deepest dreams and then create a plan to bring those dreams to fruition. Be uplifted by the deeply rejuvenating treatments and gorgeous products available at The Dragontree Spa, right in downtown Boulder. l

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••• i love local gifts ••• Harlequin’s Gardens Holiday Gift Market 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder 303-939-9403 harlequinsgardens.com Wed-Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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or four weeks of the holiday season, Harlequin’s Gardens Nursery will be transformed into our eighth annual Holiday Gift Market. We offer unique and exceptional goods by local artisans, delicious local specialty foods, and sustainable, innovative and practical goods for home and garden.

Our customers find truly special and affordable gifts for everyone on their lists. This year we have more artisans and products than ever! We’re open every Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to enjoy our Holiday Open House weekend on Nov. 29 through Nov. 30, and Dec. 1, with live music by exceptional performers and refreshments.

The Boulder Drum Shop 3070 28th St., Boulder 303-402-0122 thedrumshopboulder.com Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sat: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sun: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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o make all the drummers in your household beam with joy this holiday season, please drop by The Boulder Drum Shop.

Our spacious digs offer a larger, more comprehensive array of drums from the world over, as well as everything the working drummer needs to enhance his or her creative gigging experience.

The Drum Shop is proud to carry the best selection of ethnic percussion in the Rockies. If you’re looking for a great selection of djembes, doumbeks, cajons or frame drums, we are here for you. The Drum Shop also houses the area’s largest selection of DW,Yamaha, Pearl, Gretsch, Tama and Pacific drum sets and hardware. There is also a great selection of cymbals from every major brand and some nice smaller companies.

The Drum Shop is proud to offer lessons by two of Boulder’s finest working drummers — Joe Morton and Christian Teele.

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ALL THE BEST WINTER GEAR FOR LESS! NEW AND USED DOWNHILL & XC GEAR, BOOTS & POLES, SNOWBOARDS, SNOWSHOES, HOCKEY GEAR, WINTER APPAREL, ICE SKATES & MORE! Trade in and Trade up - As your family grows bring your quality used gear to earn your own discount toward the next purchase Great selection of USED Downhill and Cross Country Ski gear, Hockey & Figure Skates and Snowshoes DEALS ON 2018 WINTER CLEARANCE ITEMS

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••• i love local gifts ••• Boulder Valley Women’s Health Center 2855 Valmont Road, Boulder 303-416-4112 boulderwomenshealth.org

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his holiday season, consider a gift to a local nonprofit!

Boulder Valley Women’s Health Center (Women’s Health), is your locally founded, locally run, independent provider of reproductive and sexual health care. Founded in 1973 as the first abortion clinic in Colorado, our services have expanded over the years to include a full range of reproductive health care for adults and teens of all genders. As a locally based clinic, Women’s Health is responsive to the needs of our community. This year, we withdrew from Title X (the federal family planning program), rather than comply with the Trump administration’s gag rule. We continue to use other sources of funding to provide most of our services on a sliding scale based on income, assuring that everyone — ­ regardless of income, insurance, immigration status, age, gender identity or sexual orientation — has access to high-quality care.

Quality Women’s Apparel & Accessories • Joseph Ribkoff • Indigenous • Sympli • Rok Cork • Sarmiento • Majamas

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Six Persimmons Apothecary 728 Pearl St., Boulder 303-583-0179 sixpersimmons.com

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his holiday season, give gifts of health and beauty! Consider a gift certificate for an organic Dr. Hauschka facial, an anti-aging Sanitas facial or one of Boulder’s best massages: Deep Tissue, Lymphatic, Swedish or Cranial-sacral. Six Persimmons Apothecary carries the highest-quality natural skin, body and hair care from Phyto, Dr. Hauschka, Sanitas, Astara, John Masters Organics as well as premium essential oils. To stay healthy during the winter months, make sure you have Cold Nip and Supreme Immune Tonic on hand.

There is a full pharmacy of professional supplements, Chinese herbal formulas and homeopathic remedies for every condition. Experience world-class acupuncture treatments with David Scrimgeour, L.Ac davidscrimgeour.com, or classical homeopathy with Kathy Thorpe, Certified Homeopath. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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Play It Again Sports

653 S. Broadway, Boulder 303-499-2011 playitagainsportsboulder.com Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sat: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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lay it Again Sports opened in 1990 and has been happily getting customers affordably into sports equipment ever since. Bring in your quality used gear to trade in for bigger discounts or just for cash. The extra savings during the holidays allows customers to stretch the gift list further! Come check out our huge selec-

tion of alpine and nordic ski gear and accessories — everything you need to get out and have fun in the snow! Beyond the holidays, we work with youth leagues and schools throughout Boulder County. We enjoy helping kids and adults get into sports by offering affordable gear. We appreciate our customers. Happy holidays!

14er Boulder 2897 Mapleton Ave., Suite 800, Boulder 303-539-6525 14erboulder.com

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is the season for twinkling, pungent trees and delectable treats. At 14er, we proudly offer a diverse variety of locally grown flowers, ultra-pure concentrates, lipsmacking edibles and a vape selection that is sure to bring some extra holiday cheer to your festivities.

Need a stocking stuffer? Check out our flavorful and potent Live Rosin Flint Pods. These easy-to-use vape pods allow you to discreetly indulge while enjoying the unmatched quality and purity of our Live Rosin concentrate. Stop on by or visit our website today to discover the many joyous holiday specials we have going on.

Needless to say, this season we’re doing much more than just wishing you a happy holiday — we’re putting it in your pocket.

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SNOW Apparel 520 Main St., Unit B1, Longmont 303-434-8566 snowapparel.us

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isit SNOW Apparel to find high-quality, ethically produced clothing and accessories. Beautiful options arrive weekly, like from Sympli, a travel-friendly line, high style designer pieces from Joseph Ribkoff and athleisure wear from Majamas — “an eco-friendly company committed to ethically USA made clothing and a zero waste lifestyle.” Fabrics made from organic and natural fibers, unparalleled designer fashions and exceptional customer care are all available right here in Downtown Longmont.

Celebrating 27 Sustainable Years

At SNOW Apparel, we put people first: • the people who make it • the people who sell it • the people who wear it

Are you dreaming of a Green Christmas?

Visit Harlequin’s Gardens 8th Annual

HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET

~ Open 11/29 through 12/22 • 10am to 5pm ~

We are open every Wednesday through Sunday for 4 weeks

Celebrate Sustainability with Unique Gifts from Fine Local Artisans & Sustainable, Useful Products for Everyone on your List!

Browse in a charming, relaxed atmosphere only 5 minutes from downtown Boulder!

Daily Door Prizes!

Find wonderful unique gifts made by and supporting local artisans Sustainable , Useful Goods: Food, Skin Care, Hand Crafts, Books, Art

OPEN HOUSE on 11/29, 11/30 and 12/1

Savory Spice — Boulder 2041 Broadway, Boulder 303-444-0668 savoryspiceshop.com/boulder

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t Savory Spice, we specialize in fresh, flavorful spices, simple meal solutions, gift sets and other tasty products to help you live life full — of meaningful moments, delightful experiences and of course, flavorful food. We strive to remain innovative and provide a fun, inspiring and educational environment for customers and employees. Check out our spice shop locations to find a Savory Spice near you! Live. Life. Full.

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••• i love local guide to the holidays ••• Thursday, Nov. 21 ‘A Broadway Christmas Carol’ — In an event that’s perfect for both the young and young at heart, Charles Dickens’ famous festive tale is whipped into a holidaze confection, peppered with hilarious parodies of dozens of your favorite Broadway songs. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Additional showings: Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec 7 at 2 p.m.; and Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. University Theatre Building at CU, Boulder, cupresents.org/event/1949/cu-theatre/ broadway-christmas-carol.

availability. Each table will fit 10 guests. $42 adults; $32 seniors/children 12 and under.

Central Ave., Boulder, facebook.com/ events/imm/boulder-thanksgiving-day-5k.

Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas — Michael Martin Murphey’s musical journey has taken many unpredictable paths over the past 50 years. Topping the pop, country, western and bluegrass charts, Murphey has never been one to rest on his laurels. A loyal American son from Texas, Murphey is best known for his hits “Wildfire,” Carolina In The Pines” and many more across his 35 albums released to date. Tickets are $35-$50. 7 p.m.

Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, bouldertheater.com.

Friday, Nov. 29 St. Nick on the Bricks — Visit with Santa at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center for free. Santa visits on Nov. 29-30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1303 Pearl St., Boulder.

Friday, Nov. 22 Toys for Tots Boulder Drop Off — Every Friday from Nov. 22 to Dec. 13. Millenium Harvest House, Downtown Boulder Partnership 1345 28th St., Boulder.

Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony — Bring friends and family to celebrate with caroling and holiday sing-along, crafts, snacks and warm drinks and, of course, a visit with Santa.The celebration culminates with the lighting of the big tree at Main Street. 6:30 p.m. Sixth Avenue Plaza, west of Sixth Avenue and Main Street.

Toys for Tots Longmont Drop Off — Drop off new, unwrapped toys at the convenient Main Street office. Roster Technologies, LLC, 463 Main St., Longmont.

Through Dec. 6.

Sunday, Nov. 24 Nutcracker Tea — An unforgettable holiday tradition to kick off your holiday season. With a Victorian tea and service, edible delights, storytelling, and breathtaking divertissements from ‘The Nutcracker,’ there’s something for everyone at this splendid party. 11 a.m to 1 p.m.

The Gatehouse at Lionsgate Event Center, 1055 S. 112th St. (Highway 287), Lafayette.

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Saturday, Nov. 30 Hearts and Hands Holiday Gift Market — Sip hot apple cider, socialize around the wood stove, enjoy the strolling musicians and purchase one-ofa-kind gifts for all your special someones!

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tara Performing Arts High School, 4100 19th St., Boulder, 303-530-4534.

Reverend Freakchild & Friends Thanksgiving Celebration — 9 to 11 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, thelaughinggoat.com.

Small Business Saturday — Enjoy carolers, ice carving demonstrations, street performers and entertainment, all while supporting local stores on this annual shopping day. All day. Downtown Longmont and St. Stephen’s Plaza, 500 Main St., Longmont.

Saturday, Nov. 23 Santa’s Cellar Craft Fair — Join us for the Craft Fair of the Holidays, held at the Broomfield Community Center. Santa’s Cellar Craft Fair is free and features five rooms filled with local crafters from Colorado. Santa visits at 10 a.m. and Birds of Prey gives a live demonstration at 1 p.m.You will find something special for everyone on your list. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way, Broomfield.

Boulder Holiday Market — The Boulder Holiday Market is an annual holiday shopping spectacular not to be missed, featuring an awesome selection of one of-a-kind seasonal items, high-quality handcrafted goods, fabulous holiday gift ideas, delicious specialty foods and more, made by a diverse collection of local artists and crafters.You will have the opportunity to meet and talk with the artists, enjoy a live musical performance, play in the park along the Boulder Creek,and entertain your family for free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central Park, 1236 Canyon Blvd., Boulder.

town panics. There’s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Laughs abound in this funny, touching holiday classic. 7:30 p.m. The Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont. Additional dates: Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 1 at 2 p.m., Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. $10, ltcorg. marketing@gmail.com.

Sixth Annual Leftover Turkey Trot — Grab the kids, the friends and maybe even the relatives and join us the Saturday after Thanksgiving for the Sixth Annual Leftover Turkey Trot Run/Walk at Roger’s Grove Park in Longmont, Colorado. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Rogers Grove Park, 220 S. Hover Road, Longmont.

‘Season of Light’ — This show at Fiske Planetarium traces the history and development of many of the world’s most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season — from burning the Yule log, sparkling Christmas tree lights and candles in windows, to the lighting of luminarias in the American Southwest and the traditional ritual of the Hanukkah menorah. 3 p.m.

Other showings: Nov. 30 at 2:30 p.m., Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder, colorado.edu/fiske.

Thursday, Nov. 28 Boulder Thanksgiving Day 5K — Boulder Road Runners and T.E.A.M. host the second annual fun run in Flatiron Park. Proceeds benefit Harvest of Hope Food Pantry. Sign up at teamboco.com. 9 a.m. to noon. 2000

‘The Nutcracker’ with Boulder Ballet — The 30-year tradition returns with Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Gary Lewis.

2 p.m. Other performances on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. Macky Auditorium 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder, colorado.edu/macky/events.

Celebrate the Season Brunch — Kick off the holiday season with Food Lab, learning to make winter favorites like sweet potato and Brussels sprout hash, lemon ricotta pancakes and roast carrot salad. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1825 Pearl St., Boulder, foodlabboulder.com.

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ — The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. So when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole

Monday, Dec. 2 A Very Vegan Christmas — Whether you are new to the vegan lifestyle or a long-time veteran, it can be difficult during the holidays to navigate dinner tables or party spreads. Let Chef Andrea Foro show you some savory holiday hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats that even your meat-eating friends cannot resist. Tickets are $39-$45. 5:30 p.m. Kitchen Company, 464 Main St., Longmont.

Doggie Holiday Photos — Toss on your favorite red sweater and find a pair of antlers to strap on the pooch.

The holiday photo booth will stay up the entire month of December until Jan. 1.

We’re thinking of some pretty killer signs to embarrass your dog with. We provide the backdrop — you provide the dog and camera. Romero’s K9 Club & Tap House, 985 S. Public Road, Lafayette.

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••• i love local guide to the holidays ••• Wednesday, Dec. 4 Face Vocal Band Holiday Concert — 6:30 p.m. Tickets $25-$45.

Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, bouldertheater.com/e/face-vocal-bandholiday-concert-68889703959.

Holiday Lights Happy Hour Hustle — Lighten up your midweek routine this December with Boulder Walks on a Holiday Lights Happy Hour Hustle! Meet up with friends new and old on the first three Wednesday evenings of December for a short guided walk through the Civic Area to see the lights, then circle back to a festive downtown destination for happy hour. 5 p.m. Meet outside Rosetta Hall on Dec. 4 (1109 Walnut); Hotel Boulderado on Dec. 11 (2115 13th St.); and the St Julien Hotel on Dec. 18 (900 Walnut). boulderdowntown. com/do/holiday-lights-happy-hour-hustle.

Thursday, Dec. 5 Dry Land Distillers ’Nog Off Eggnog Competition — Dry Land Distillers has partnered with Longmont Dairy, Savory Spice Shop and local restaurants The Roost and West Side Tavern for the annual ’Nog Off. Executive Chef/ Founder Sean Gafner from The Roost and Chef/Proprietor Wes Isbutt from West Side Tavern are both preparing their eggnog recipes as guest mixologists. 3 to 9 p.m. Dry Land Distillers Tasting Room, 471 Main St. Unit B, (ally entrance), Longmont. 720-352-5685. Through Dec. 7.

Winter Wonderland Workshops — Kids can create holiday items with specialized tools. 3:45 to 6 p.m. Also available Dec. 12 and 18 starting at 3:45 p.m. $20 to participate. SEEC Building, CU East Campus, 4001 Discovery Drive, Boulder.

‘A Christmas Carol’ — In this story of redemption, apathy transforms into empathy; condemnation changes to compassion; belligerence becomes benevolence. Fun, funny, frightening and fantastic, Boulder Ensemble Theater Company’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ will remind you of the kindness and compassion that lives in us all. Tickets are $23-$50. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, thedairy.org/event/boulderensemble-theatre-company-a-christmascarol/2019-12-05. Through Dec. 28.

Friday, Dec. 6 ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ — Based on the 1946 movie of the same name, Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s brand new opera adaptation of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ follows a young guardian angel named Clara as she attempts — with heart and just a bit of holiday magic — to prove to George what an incredible impact he’s had on his small town. ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is presented by the Eklund Opera Program. Tickets are $40. Through Dec. Boulder Weekly

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Parade of Lights & First Friday Art Walk — Enjoy musical entertainment provided by local schools and churches, a living nativity, petting zoo and visits with Santa. The parade begins at 7 p.m. WinterSkate in Historic Downtown Louisville, 824 Front St., Louisville.

First Friday Art Walk at the Museum (Open House) — The Museum will continue the Louisville holiday tradition Courtesy Boulder Ballet of handing out sacks of treats to children. 5 p.m. Historical Museum, 1001 Main St., Louisville.

Country Christmas and Parade of Lights — Come out and enjoy Santa’s Workshop, local school choirs, complimentary s’mores, living nativity scene, free hayrides, parade of lights followed by Santa and more! 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Erie, eriechamber.org/events/details/country-christmas-and-parade-of-lights-1402.

Ars Nova Holiday Concert: Northern Lights — Featuring the double-chorus Renaissance mass “Missa Hodie Christus natus est” by Palestrina, as well as Ars Novas renowned eclectic mix of holiday repertoire in fresh arrangements. Tickets are $5-$20. 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church UCC, 500 Ninth Ave., Longmont. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/4428071?ref=349591 Holiday Festival — Delight in the twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and music at CU Boulder’s annual Holiday Festival. The decades-old celebration brings together student choirs, bands and orchestras — along with world-class faculty performers — for a concert of holiday favorites and new surprises. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Other performances on Dec. 7 at 1 and 4 p.m., and Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder, cupresents.org/event/1905/cuholiday-festival/holiday-festival-2019.

Holiday Tree Lighting — Broomfield welcomes the arrival of Santa Claus. 6 p.m. George DiCiero City and County Building, 1 Des Combes Drive, Broomfield

Saturday, Dec. 7 2019 Lyons Holiday Craft Bazaar — More than 60 artisan crafters offer a wide variety of quality crafts, jewelry, photography, pottery, glass and textile arts. 10 a.m. Lyons Elementary School, 338 High St., Lyons. Through Dec. 8.

Lyons holiday parade of events — The annual Holiday Parade of Lights is an exciting community tradition, which includes music, fireworks and a stunning parade through town. The parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m., routing down Main Street and back along Broadway.

The fireworks display follows, starting at 7:40 p.m. Main Street, Lyons.

Santa’s House — Annual visit to CU Boulder’s Pi Beta Phi sorority house by Santa Claus and his elves. Each child receives an ornament and has the opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. $5 per person, including kids.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 890 11th St., Boulder.

Women’s Ministry Christmas Party — Join the women of All Souls for their annual Christmas party. There will be hors d’oeuvres, treats, drinks, crafts and a few carols. Friends are welcome.

6 to 9 p.m. All Souls Church of Boulder, Westward Foundry, 2304 Pine St., Boulder, allsoulsboulder.org.

Winter Wonder Holiday Craft Market at P2P — Winter Wonder features 80 local artists and craft vendors, offering a wide variety of handmade products. The free-to-enter market will also include a holiday bake sale, gift wrapping stations, holiday music, food trucks, fun activities for kids and more. 10 a.m.

Peak to Peak Charter School, 800 Merlin Drive, Lafayette.

Trace Bundy’s Acoustic Holiday Show — with special guest Kaki King. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, bouldertheater.com. Tickets are $25-$35.

The Holiday Show! — Longmont Museum’s holiday tradition: Join in for songs of the season and holiday cheer, including the Longmont All Star Jazz Band, the Rocky Mountain Ringers and more. A special Santa reception with cookies and

hot cocoa will precede the matinee performance. 7 p.m. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303-651-8374.

Tickets are $12 to $20.

Visits with Santa — Visit with Santa in Historic Downtown Louisville!

Bring your own camera to take photos of your family or your pet with Santa. Free.

Noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15.

Staufer Team Real Estate, 932 Main St., Louisville.

‘The Gentle Nutcracker’ — The Longmont Symphony Orchestra and the Boulder Ballet present a sensoryfriendly abridged version of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker Ballet for individuals with special needs and their families.

Sensory-friendly concert accommodations include: House lights will remain at 35%, professional support will be easily accessible for any questions or problems, involuntary movements and noises are welcome, designated quiet area, EMT onsite for emergencies. 1 p.m. Tickets are $10, limited to 500 attendees.Vance Brand Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont, 303-651-0401.

‘The Nutcracker’ with the Boulder Ballet — This December, the curtain rises for America’s favorite ballet, brought to life by the Boulder Ballet and the Longmont Symphony. 4 to 6 p.m. Also performing on Dec. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain Ave., Longmont, longmontsymphony.org.

Village at the Peaks Fifth Annual Tree Lighting — Includes carriage rides, ice carving, fire and ice tower, Santa and elves, photo ops, live music, Santa’s Grand Entrance and, of course, the lighting of the tree.Village at the Peaks, 1250 S. Hover Road, Longmont.

Lights of December Parade — Head to Downtown Boulder, where for 30 years, spectators have enjoyed floats created and decorated by local businesses, churches and civic groups. Includes marching bands, lit fire engines, holiday carolers and much more. The grand finale includes an appearance by the jolly old man himself: Santa Claus. 6 to 7 p.m.

Downtown Boulder.

The Library Concert Series Presents: Annual Holiday Harps — Join Margot Krimmel’s Harp Studio for this beautiful holiday harp program. 11 a.m. to noon. Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder.

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elaborate holiday décor and learning their histories. Also: live performances, food trucks, wagon rides, artisanal shopping, visits with farm animals and more — all at your own pace on this self-guided home tour. Please plan on driving or coordinating transportation between stops. Tickets are $20-$35. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1200 Pearl St., Suite 80, Boulder, historicboulder.org/ event/33rd-annual-historic-homes-for-theholidays-tour. Through Dec. 8.

Holiday Make and Take — Families are invited to make crafts that can be given as holiday gifts to someone special, for free. First come, first served as supplies last. Suitable for children ages 5 and up. 2-4 p.m. George Reynolds Branch Library, 3585 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, boulderlibrary.org.

Pine Cone Holiday Decor — We will learn about using pinecones to create beautiful decorative items such as wreaths, candleholders and centerpieces.

Skate with Santa — Bring the whole family to the Superior Chamber’s Skate Downtown Boulder Partnership with Santa. Hot cocoa and cookies will be available as well as an opportunity to have your photo with Santa. 3 to 5 p.m. Sport Stable Superior, 1 Superior Drive, Superior.

JAX Holiday Hoopla — Decorate cookies and create recycled ornaments! Bring the whole family to JAX for an afternoon of holiday cheer.

Drop in between noon and 3 p.m. to celebrate the holiday at this open workshop. Noon. JAX Lafayette Outdoor Gear, 900 S. U.S. Highway 287, Lafayette.

Sunday, Dec. 8 Celebrate! with the Boulder Children’s Chorale — Two free concerts presented by the Boulder Children’s Chorale training choirs and performance choirs previewing holiday music from the upcoming Boulder Chorale Holiday Concerts (Dec. 14-15). 2 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, boulderlibrary.org.

SOCKS: A Rock n’ Roll Christmas Tour — JD McPherson with Joel Paterson. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, foxtheatre.com.

Open Space Holiday Ornaments Workshop — Make a milkweed mouse, a willow star, a grass wreath or anything else you can imagine from materials from Lafayette Open Spaces!

Open to adults and accompanied children age 8 and older. Spaces are limited and the cost is $12. 1 p.m. The Collective, 201 North Public Road, Lafayette.

Boulder Holiday Gift Festival — Over 100 exhibitors at one of Boulder’s biggest holiday shopping extravaganzas. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.YMCA of Boulder Valley, 2850 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, eventbrite.com/e/boulder-holiday-giftfestival-tickets-59429994714 16

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Skanson & Hansen Holiday Show — Darren and Gregg are back for their annual, sold-out holiday show. This year the lads will sprinkle in Beatles and nostalgia tunes among their rich renditions of holiday faves. 7 p.m. Nissi’s Entertainment Venue & Event Center, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette. Through Dec. 9.

Monday, Dec. 9 Boulder Chefs Series: Modern Israeli Chanukah — with Daniel Asher of River and Woods and Ash’Kara. An intimate evening of cooking side by side with your favorite local chefs. Daniel Asher, of River and Woods and Ash’Kara, will share his favorite winter Israeli food and dishes perfect for celebrating the festival of lights. $75. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder, boulderjcc.org.

Wednesday, Dec. 11 Caroling and Holiday Walk with a Doc — Walk with a Doc is a free walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier

lifestyle. While you walk at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to have questions answered by local physicians.

Join BCH cardiologist Dr. Nelson Trujillo for this annual holiday edition discussing “Food and Mood.” Free refreshments and prize drawings included. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Civic Center Park, 1236 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, boulderdowntown.com/do/walkwith-a-doc.

Chocolate Rhapsody with Noelle — Excite your taste buds and learn how to make hand-rolled chocolate truffles and infused chocolate bars with a teen chocolatier.You will learn how to temper chocolate and take home gifts for your family or friends. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, boulderlibrary.org.

Friday, Dec. 13

Glory of Christmas — Celebrate the Christmas season with Chancel Choir, Salt & Light, Worship Team and the Boulder Symphony. 7 to 9 p.m. Other performances: Dec. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

Tickets are $6 for students and children, $12 for adults. First Presbyterian Church, 1820 15th St., Boulder, fpcboulder. org/goc.

Studio Arts Holiday Bake Sale — This annual sale features the handmade work of Studio Arts Boulder instructors, staff and board members.You’ll find pottery and ceramic work, prints and other handcrafted goods, with proceeds from the Holiday Sale benefiting the participating artists and Studio Arts Boulder’s programming. 3 to 7 p.m.

Also runs Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. prAna, 1147 Pearl St., Boulder, studioartsboulder. org/holiday-sale.

Passport to the Holidays — Join The Denver Gay Men’s Chorus as they take you around the world with holiday songs from Austria to South Africa, Disneyland to Australia, Canada and beyond! The DGMC Annual Holiday Spectacular is always a crowd-pleaser with dancing, incredible sets, stunning costumes and beautiful choral music. Tickets are $10-$26. 8 to 9:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder, rmarts.org/dgmc.

Saturday, Dec. 14 Cookie Decorating Party — Stop

by Food Lab to make cookies and memories with your friends, family or self! In this open house style event, we will have stations for decorating sugar cookies, dipping chocolate pretzels, making mini-gingerbread houses and hot cider to take home! All ages welcome, price is per person. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

1825 Pearl St., Boulder, foodlabboulder.com/ activity/cookie-decorating-party.

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Best Holiday Concert — A wonderful way to enjoy a wide variety of holiday music sung by a wide variety of ages. We’ll be joined by traditional American folk musicians who will warm your heart and inspire you. Over 200 singers from six choirs are sure to delight and remind you of the joy and peace of the holiday season.

4 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $5-$25. First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder, boulderchorale.org/events/2019holiday-concert. Through Dec. 15.

Winter Wonderland — Join The Well Longmont at St. Stephen’s Plaza before the parade from for interactive activities, family fun and more! 3:30 p.m. St. Stephen’s Plaza, 500 Main St., Longmont.

Main Street Fun Run — Put on your jingle bells and elf hats to run up and down Main Street before the parade. 4 p.m. Downtown Longmont.

Parade of Lights — Main Street will be illuminated with more than 60 floats twinkling with lights. Come watch this magical parade filled with marching toy soldiers, high school marching bands, ice castles, 12-foot balloons, costumed characters and much more. 4 p.m. Main and Coffman streets, between Third and Eighth avenues, Longmont.

Center for Musical Arts Holiday Show: Joy to the World — A musical celebration of winter traditions from around the world. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Also Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m.Tickets are $18 online or $20 at the door; $5 for CMA students and children. Center for Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Road, Lafayette.

Firefly Handmade Holiday Market — The Front Range’s premier marketplace for exclusively handmade artisan goods, including 100-plus creatively curated new and returning artisans, live music and free admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Also Sunday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Balch Fieldhouse at Folsom Field, 1951 Colorado Ave., Boulder, fireflyhandmade.com Jamestown Holiday Art and Craft Sale — Jamestown hosts a sale of locally created fine art, hand-blown glass, jewelry, knitwear, woodwork, pottery, crystals and gems, made-in-themountains soaps and lotions, quilts and more. Homemade soups and chili will be available for lunch as well as fresh baked goods. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jamestown Town Hall, 118 Main St., Jamestown.

Noche de Fiesta — The Spark Performing & Creative Art’s holiday party.

6 p.m. 4847 Pearl St., Suite B4, Boulder, thesparkcreates.org.

BookCliff Vineyards Holiday Dinner — This year Bookcliff is partnering with chef Willem Defroy to present a holiday dinner that treats your senses with great wine and food.Willem brings his European flair to crafting dishes paired with wines hand-selected from the BookCliff vintages.

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Freezie Fest — This snowman extravaganza includes train rides, visits with Santa, carolers and free reindeer games (crafts and other activities for all). 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pearl Street Mall, Boulder.

Sunday, Dec. 15 Rocky Mountain Revels: ‘Mid Winter’s Night Revels’ — Rocky Mountain Revels present songs and sketches from their current production, “Mid Winter’s Night Revels,” an Elizabethan-themed celebration of the season. All ages. Free. 1 to 2 p.m. George Reynolds Branch Library, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, boulderlibrary.org

Saturday, Dec. 21

— Celebrate the first six months of ForeverGold, the CU alumni association, and the holidays with live entertainment, dinner, dessert and an open bar. Free for ForeverGold members. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Rembrandt Yard, 1301 Spruce St., Boulder, colorado.edu/alumni/ForeverGold.

Friday, Dec. 20

Holiday Hoedown at Gold Hill Inn — Hi*Beams and Bonnie & the Clydes perform. Price: $18.10. 8 to 11 p.m. 401 Main St., Boulder (Gold Hill), goldhillinn.com.

Latkes! — Join Food Lab to create classic and seasonal variations of latkes. $85. 6 to 9 p.m. 1825 Pearl St., Boulder, foodlabboulder.com/activity/latkes-2.

Biff Gore: Holiday Soul — Whether you like to rock around the Christmas tree or want to sit back and enjoy a silent night, let the soul and R&B sounds of Biff Gore celebrate the holidays with you this year. Tickets are $18. 7:30 p.m. Chautauqua Community House, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, chautauqua.com/ portfolio/biff-gore-holiday-soul-3.

Monday, Dec. 16 Storytime with Santa — Come listen to Santa read Christmas stories to children of all ages. 4 p.m. Used Book Emporium, 346 Main St., Longmont.

Wednesday, Dec. 18 ForeverGold Holiday Party

Last Minute Holiday Sip & Shop — An opportunity to finish up some last minute holiday shopping while having a beer. All items are handmade by local artists. 5 p.m. Mother Tucker Brewery, 1132 W. Dillon Road, Suite 4, Louisville.

Scandinavian Christmas Party — Head to McGuckin Hardware to make food, create decorations, swap glögg recipes and engage in other Scandinavian Christmas traditions. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

2525 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, mcguckin. com/event/scandinavian-christmas-party.

Santa at Due South and BREW — Santa heard we are going to have cookies and hot chocolate at BREW and Due South the Saturday before Christmas. Bring your entire family by for FREE photos with The Big Man himself thanks to Booze Photography. We will also have letters to write to Santa for the little ones to make sure he gets them. 10 a.m. Due South, 802 S. Public Road, Suite A, Lafayette.

Sunday, Dec. 22

Christmas with the Phil — Join the Boulder Phil and conductor Gary Lewis for a musical celebration of the holidays. $25-$35. 2 to 4 p.m. Mountain View United Methodist Church, 355 Ponca Place, Boulder, boulderphil.org/ event/christmas-with-the-phil.

Katie Glassman and Snapshot: A Concert on Chanukah — Celebrate the first night of Chanukah at the J with lively, foot-stomping music from local fiddling sensation Katie Glassman and her band, Snapshot. Also: menorah lighting and

holiday donut bar. $36-$40. 7 to 9 p.m.

Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder, boulderjcc.org.

Motown for Kids Holiday Celebration — The music of Diana, Stevie, Gladys, The Temptations and more at Boulder Theater, presented by the Rock and Roll Playhouse. Tickets are $15.

11 a.m. 2032 14th St., Boulder, bouldertheater.com/e/motown-for-kids-holidaycelebration-71118367953.

The Night Before Christmas Eve Concert — featuring Gregory Alan Isakov and Reed Foehl. Tickets are $50. 8-10 p.m. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Boulder (Gold Hill), goldhillinn.com.

Through Dec. 23.

2019 Boulder Messiah SingAlong — It’s the 37th annual Boulder Messiah Sing-Along, a holiday tradition in which you can lift your voice and your spirits as you sing along to the choruses of Handel’s “Messiah.” Of course you can sing if you want, or you can just come to listen to the music that will be made by our audience, chorale, professional soloists, and 25-piece orchestra. Tickets are $15-$20. 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.

St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1419 Pine St., Boulder, messiahsingalong.org.

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folk music includes: Nerea on fiddle and dance accompanied by the amazing Marty Smith on bouzouki and vocals. Come on down and celebrate the holidays in good cheer and the old fashion way: with good old acoustic music. 8 to 11 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder.

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Chanukah on Pearl — This annual outdoor event attracts parents, children, grandparents, couples, singles and passers-by each year, and has become a holiday ritual for many local families. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. and include the menorah lighting, music, sufganiyot (jelly donuts), hot chocolate and Chanukah favors. 5:30 to 8 p.m. 1300 block of Pearl Street Mall, Boulder.

Feast of the Seven Fishes — Join Frasca Food and Wine for its fifth Feast of the Seven Fishes — an ItalianAmerican Christmas Eve tradition. We will feature a seafood forward six-course tasting menu. There will be a children’s menu available for those 10 and under. $165 per person. Seatings start at 4 p.m. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, frascafoodandwine.com.

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Carnevale di Boulderado — Make it an historic New Year celebration, celebrating our 111th anniversary, when you join friends and family for the greatest show at Hotel Boulderado. Enjoy the sparkling atmosphere on the spectacular historic mezzanine with a lavish buffet dinner, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, party favors, live music and more. $175. 7 p.m. 2115 13th St., Boulder, boulderado.com/events/carnevaledi-boulderado-new-years-eve-party.

2020 New Year’s Eve Party at St Julien Hotel and Spa — Count ’em down: Five hours of entertainment, four cocktail bars, three music venues, two balloon drops and one (swinging) hotel party.

Good Manners gets the ball rolling in the Great Room, Funkifino gives up the funk in the Ballroom and Oh Like WOW lets its hair down in Jill’s. 8 p.m. St Julien Hotel & Spa, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, stjulien.com.

New Year’s Eve Dance Party at The Avalon Ballroom — Dress to impress and dance yourself silly to Joe Smith and the Spicy Pickles swingtet and to the After Midnight jazz sextet.

Not spicy enough for you? There’s salsa dancing in Sodal Hall until 1:30 a.m. Craig Kontny is bringing homemade cider,

Halina Palmer and a slew of volunteers have organized amazing food and snacks, and there will be champagne toast in the Ballroom. Tickets are $40 and $45 in advance; $50 at the door. 6:45 p.m. The Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, dancelaughlove.com.

Turkuaz — with Swatkins & The Positive Agenda. Formed in 2011, the Brooklyn-based Turkuaz psychedelically splashes of funk, alternative, rock and R&B into their music the way Jackson Pollock would flick paint across his massive canvases. It’s gonna be groovy. 8 p.m.

Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, bouldertheater.com.

Gasoline Lollipops — with The Lonesome Days and The Alcapones. Back for another New Year’s Eve celebration, the Gasoline Lollipops are a Fox Theatre favorite for their high-energy alt-country sound, their folk roots and irreverent pops of punk music. The Lonesome Days and The Alcapones will join them to ring in 2020. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, foxtheatre.com.

New Year’s Eve at BDT Stage — with Face Vocal Band. ‘Boulder Weekly’ readers have voted Face Vocal Band “Best Local Musician/Group” twice. What better way to hear the new year ringing in than with the power of the human voice.

6:30 p.m. BDT Stage, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, bdtstage.com.

New Years Eve Two-Day Camp — During our fun half-day morning camps, children ages 5-12 enjoy plenty of creative exploration balanced by art instruction, community and outdoor time. They’ll leave with beautiful pieces of artwork. Tinker Art Studio, 693B S. Broadway, Boulder, tinkerartstudio.com.

New Year’s Eve with The Corporation — You want the hits and The Corporation has what you want. From Aretha Franklin to Bruno Mars; James Brown to Justin Timberlake; Kool & the Gang to Journey, they’ll make you dance.

Wanna get home early? Nissi’s has a threecourse dinner and champagne toast for the first show ($80, 6:30 to 9:10 p.m.) or late night appetizers and desserts with a champagne toast for the second show ($40, 10 to12:30 p.m.). Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757, nissis.com.

Roaring 2020’s NYE Casino Ball — Break out your black ties, flapper dresses and dinner clothes (think Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers) for the Dickens Opera House Roaring 2020s Casino Ball.You don’t have to have Jay Gatsby’s money to get in (tickets start at $50), but you might find your Daisy Buchanan.

Champagne, appetizers, top hats, noise makers, balloons and party favors are included in the price of your ticket. Doors open 7 p.m., Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, thedickenstavern.com.

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tarting a CBD marketplace company has been a project based in education, both about the products — who makes it and why — and what the consumer should know about them. Education is a big part of what Boulder-based Infused, A CBD Marketplace, does. When shopping for CBD remember that CBD is a general wellness product, it’s good for a lot of things.

Though as a company we also carry formulated products with different herbs and cannabinoids that are found to interact with your CB1 and 2 receptors better. So when shopping for CBD at our store, we don’t just want to sell you a single brand, we want to find you the right product for your health and wellness concerns. Helping yourself to better health and wellness is a journey and we are here to help you along that path. Just like traditional remedies, finding the right product and dose is a process and we believe that the same is true with cannabinoid-based products. Give us a call, send an email, stop in the store, but remember not all CBD products or stores are the same or have the same objective.

Momentum + Fair Trade Winds 1625 Pearl St., Boulder 206-902-6381 fairtradewinds.net

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ow you shop can change the world! At Momentum on Pearl Street, discover our hand-picked collection of fair-trade, ethically made, sustainable home goods, jewelry, apparel and fun gifts for kids this holiday season.

Handcrafted products celebrate the traditions of cultures around the world, and every product we carry has a story. Listen closely! It will tell you of the hands that held it and crafted it with care. Every stitch, bead, carve, cut, sand and polish represents a moment an artisan has spent, practicing and perfecting her craft.

Give an ethically made, fair-trade gift from Momentum, and know your dollars are at work for good.Visit www.ourmomentum.com.

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A CBD Marketplace - Non-psychoactive CBD Products - TSA Approved for travel - Shipping to all 50 States - Largest Selection in the state - Third Party Tested, USA Hemp products - Professional and Knowledgeable Staff - Local Delivery through Hungrybuffs - Visit us Online or In-store - 1909 9th Street, Boulder Colorado - infusedcbdmarketplace.com -

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Cheese Importers 103 Main St., Longmont 303-772-9599 cheeseimporters.com

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heese Importers was born in 1976 of a passion for cheeses, all the fine foods that mate with it and all of the beauty this life asks them to offer us! Discover this gourmet marketplace and restaurant just 12 miles from Boulder and embrace la vie Parisienne boheme. From the first step up to the front doors, it invites you to immerse yourself in all things beautiful and worth your time. The shop is filled with unique, tasteful and thoughtful gifts, the finest foods from around the world, exquisite European housewares, eau de toilettes, soaps, quality wrapping paper, books, coffee, teas and more! The Bistrot des Artistes and Belle Epoch Bar serve everything with true perfection and intent (“French onion soup better than Paris!” — Customer quote), seven days a week, same hours as the store.Yes, of course there is more! Explore Cheese Importers’ huge walk-in refrigerated “cave” cooler with more than 350 varieties of European- and U.S.-made cheeses, salamis, pâtés, olives galore and gift baskets ready-made or built to suit your taste.Visit Cheese Importers for exceptional prices and a joyous experience and share in “LA VIE EST BELLE”!

Firefly Handmade Holiday Market Balch Fieldhouse at Folsom Field, University of Colorado, Boulder, December 14 & 15 fireflyhandmade.com Dec. 14: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec. 15: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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ark close by at Folsom Parking Garage and it’s a short walk to the event, or use RTD, Uber/Lyft, or bike or walk.

Shop Firefly Handmade for the Holidays at this epic venue!

Firefly your holidays at our most festive market of the year and the Front Range’s premier marketplace for exclusively handmade artisan goods, including 100-plus creatively curated new and returning artisans, live music and free admission!

Discover unique handmade home goods, jewelry and accessories, adult and children’s fashion, skin care, ceramics, art, artisanal food, paper goods, pet goods and more.You can also visit with the artisans who make them.

Firefly Handmade is Colorado’s inspired indie artisan market. We are a community of makers, entrepreneurs and artists who are passionate about sharing our craft.

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1201 S. Sunset St. Longmont, CO 80501 303.776.6605 Open M, W, F, Sa: 9am-6pm • Tu & Th: 9am-7:30pm frontrangefleamarket026@gmail.com Think Green for Christmas

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••• i love local gifts ••• Year End Sale

EVERYTHING IN STORE MARKED DOWN!

SAVE 10% - 60% OFF! $5.00 WIGS (reg. $25 - $50) $10.00 COSTUMES (reg. $30 - $80) AND SO MUCH MORE FOR THAT PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT!

Check website for store hours Williams Village • 673 30th St., Boulder • Between Moe’s BBQ and Game Force

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The Christmas Revels: A Midwinter Night’s Revels Gordon Gamm Theater, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder rockymountainrevels.org

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is the season once again for The Christmas Revels, playing Dec. 20 through 26 at the Gordon Gamm Theater in the Dairy Arts Center.

This family friendly holiday performance features a cast of adults and children along with the Boulder Renaissance Consort and the Solis Singers’ Mo Bailey and Max McKee bringing songs and dances of the Elizabethan era.

Each performance is replete with audience sing-alongs and a traditional Mummers’ Play. The Christmas Revels is an annual production that has become a Boulder holiday tradition, each year featuring music, dances and stories of Christmas and the winter solstice from different cultures. This year’s original show finds faeries and woodland sprites attempting to force holiday cheer on a grumpy Shakespeare who is determined to destroy his plays, as his literary creations resist his efforts. Journey with our troupe of players back to Merry Olde England for a fun-filled evening that signals “the holidays are here!”

Steve’s Goods

1500 Kansas Ave., Suite 2-C, Longmont (Village at the Peaks, Longmont store coming soon) 720-453-3443 stevesgoods.com

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teve’s Goods started with founder Steve Schultheis pulling a red wagon filled with hemp plants down Pearl Street in Boulder preaching the benefits of CBD. Three years later, we’re your local purveyor of highquality, award-winning CBD products, made with Colorado-grown hemp.

CBD can potentially change the way you feel every day. People report less pain, anxiety and stress. Who couldn’t use that around the holidays?

Ho! Ho! Ho! — Exciting News and Deals Steve’s Goods Retail Store and Education Center opens in Longmont’s Village at the Peaks shopping center in January 2020.Visit us!

Steve’s Goods CBD Starter Pack will be released on Black Friday for 50% off retail, only $75. It contains Dip Devices vaping sensation EVRI, a gram of Steve’s Goods Blueberry OG Shatter, and a 600 mg broad-spectrum CBD 510 thread cartridge.

Present this write-up for 20% off your first purchase at the store through 3/31/20.

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••• i love local gifts ••• Longmont Public House 1111 Francis St., Longmont 303-647-3755 longmontpublichouse.com

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uring the holidays, it is important to have those small family moments that you can remember forever.

Our Founder and Chef Jerome Brown has created a neighborhood restaurant that has a warm heart and comfort food. We invite you and your family to have those small moments over a delicious meal.

With vegan and gluten-free options, everyone is going to find something they like. Have a big group? Bring them in. Want to give someone special in your life a taste of LPH? We have gift cards available. Bring the little ones for a brunch with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wishing you an amazing holiday from the Longmont Public House team.

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Alpaca Connection 1334 Pearl St., Boulder 303-447-2047

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lpaca Connection sells beautiful wool and alpaca sweaters, plus unique clothing and gifts from around the world. We’re celebrating our 27th anniversary. Alpaca Connection is home to cozy sweaters, luxe coats, handmade accessories, jewelry and other boutique style, natural fiber clothing and is the perfect place to shop locally this holiday season and find all the perfect gifts for those on your list.

Astara Blue Flame u Massage: Deep-tissue, Swedish, Lymphatic, Cranial-sacral, Oncology u Cold Nip, Supreme Immune Tonic, Chinese Herbal Formulas, Professional Supplements u Skin & Hair Products: Phyto, Hauschka, Sanitas, Astara, John Masters u Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine & Homeopathy

$10 off a Facial or Massage (with ad, exp. 1/31/20) 728 Pearl St. Boulder - 303 583-0179 - sixpersimmons.com Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine: 303 413-9596

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••• i love local gifts ••• The Health Center 537 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, CO 720-532-8664 thchealth.com

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he Health Center (THC), a Denverbased cannabis dispensary chain co-owned by CU Boulder graduate Tiffany Goldman, has opened a Boulder location. THC Boulder at 537 Canyon Blvd. is its third location and the first outside of Denver. As one of the originating members of the Marijuana Industry Group (MIG), The Health Center has been a proud leader in cannabis policy and advocates for a regulated legal system. The Health Center has always been focused on the cultivation of high-quality cannabis for our retail locations. With incredible specials on a weekly basis — from $20 eighths to $99 mix & match ounces to 4 grams of NuHi sugar wax or shatter for $55 — you will be sure to find top shelf bud and concentrates that won’t break the bank.

Studio Arts Boulder contact@studioartsboulder.org studioartsboulder.org

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tudio Arts Boulder is a nonprofit community arts education organization.

Our mission is to cultivate the artist in each of us by inviting creative collaboration in the study, practice and advancement of the studio arts. We offer classes for all ages and abilities at the Pottery Lab and throughout the community.

The annual Holiday Sale (Dec. 13-15) features pottery from our instructors, staff and board, as well as prints and other handcrafted goods from members of The Continuous Line Printmaking Collective.

Find amazing holiday gifts, all handmade by local artists. Proceeds from the Holiday Sale benefit participating artists and Studio Arts Boulder programming. Sale will take place at prAna Boulder (1147 Pearl St. basement level).

ALL YOUR STOCKING FILLER AND GIFT NEEDS AVAILABLE IN STORE!

Premium Products at Smokin’ Prices Recreational & Medical 18+

7464 Arapahoe Ave A9, Boulder, CO (located behind KT BBQ, lots of parking) Hours: 10am – 8pm • Monday – Sunday

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Après-Ski At The Health Center!

5TH ANNUAL TOY & COAT DRIVE To ensure smiles and comfort this holiday season bring in a new unwrapped toy or a clean, gently used coat and receive 10% OFF your entire bill.

Valid through Dec 13.

Text JOIN THC to (720) 513-3543 for Deals and Promotions

$15 Eighths DEALS CAN BE COMBINED PER PERSON, PER VISIT. • EXPIRES 12/24/19

$12 NuHi Sugar Wax or Shatter

DEALS CAN BE COMBINED PER PERSON, PER VISIT. • EXPIRES 12/24/19

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All Conscious Medz products DEALS CAN BE COMBINED PER PERSON, PER VISIT. • EXPIRES 12/24/19

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HALF OFF EDIBLES DEALS CAN BE COMBINED PER PERSON, PER VISIT. EXPIRES 12/24/19

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OUR FLOWER OUR QUALITY YOUR LOW PRICES Mon - Sat: 8am - 9:50pm • Sun: 9am - 9:50pm Rec 21+ Happy Hours Mon-Sat: 8am-9am & 8pm-9pm, Sunday: ALL DAY

537 Canyon Blvd. Boulder, CO 720-532-8664 • www.thchealth.com