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Top Sushi Restaurant Jim Tagawa: a family business “We hope you will help us enhance our community by making the decision to shop at all your favorite locally-owned businesses on Shop Small Saturday, as well as throughout the year. Small family businesses give back to our community in so many ways! On behalf of the Tagawa family and staff, we would be honored for you to choose to shop at our small business. We all wish you and your family a Happy Holiday season and New Year!”
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Same quality sushi, Same excellent service, Same location & hours, Same friendly owners, Jessie & Steve Take Out Orders Available Catering Available 2412 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial 80122 Jim Tagawa, owner; Beth Zwinak, retail manager; Chuck Hoover, assistant manager
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AN EVENT TO BENEFIT CENTRAL CITY OPERA
Kay Hall and son, Ken Hall from Be.
Be. is ready for holiday shoppers Matriarch retailer Kay Hall and her talented son, Ken Hall knows what it takes to thrive and survive in the retail world. “We passionately believe in supporting the small business owners.” They so appreciate the support of the community to shop local! Shop Be. for all your holiday gifts and home decor this season. Conveniently located at Orchard and University. (Trader Joe’s shopping center) Mention shop local at Be. and receive 10 percent off purchase! Happy Holidays
PRESENTED BY CENTRAL CITY OPERA GUILD Tour six magnificent homes in the Belcaro and Bonnie Brae neighborhoods
November 16 & 17, 2018 Friday & Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm
Tour Tickets: $30 at the door and at all King Soopers stores. $28 tickets and more information available online at lesprithometour.com
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Local artists that make holidays bright at Park Meadows
Photo courtesy of Bill Kinsey & Alpine Artisan Studios
Park Meadows features interactive Holiday décor that delight guests, all while supporting local Colorado businesses
Pamela Kelly, CSM, CMD
Sr. General Manager | Park Meadows
“Shopping Local is one of the best things we can do for our community. Much of the community is solely supported by sales and property taxes generated from the businesses right here in South Denver. Not everyone knows that many Park Meadows retailers and restaurants are local franchises or owned by your neighbors here in Colorado. By employing over 5,000 residents, we take pride in offering everything from entry level jobs to full time careers. In addition, we continue to contract building, remodeling, the overall operations and facility contracts from primarily Colorado vendors. When you choose to shop at Park Meadows, you choose to support your community.”
What do you get when you combine eight nights and four artists with staff members decorating the largest enclosed shopping center in the state…magic! Park Meadows will offer guests something truly special this holiday season with magical 3-D lights, Santa’s new twinkling wonderland, and festive décor throughout the center featuring gorgeous new displays in the center court. Guests will have a reason to be merry and bright as they enjoy a culmination of exciting holiday experiences for the entire family at Colorado’s Only Retail Resort. Park Meadows has been a patron of the arts supporting Coloradan artists from the day the shopping center opened in 1996. Paintings, photos and sculptures were incorporated into Park Meadows’ design from inception and local artwork is featured throughout Colorado’s Only Retail Resort. And it doesn’t stop there, Park Meadows puts its best foot forward for the Holiday season by collaborating with local artists and Colorado companies to make the shopping center sparkle and shine with memorable décor that enhances the shopping experience. This is where Colorado-based, Alpine Artisan Studios, takes the reigns and truly delivers nothing short of magic. This local company, dating back to 1935, designs and manufactures holiday décor for clients all over
the world. Park Meadows has partnered with this female-owned business over the years to create a unique vision with custom décor for each holiday season at Colorado’s Only Retail Resort. Christmas comes early in this line of business, starting with brainstorming sessions that begin in January to discuss new ideas, technology and products that drive Park Meadows holiday vision and décor. Then, Alpine Artisan’s CEO, Jenn Vanini, along with her team, begin working in their Westminster studio early summer to design and manufacture the custom sets and products that are incorporated into the holiday décor at Park Meadows. When Nov. 1 rolled around, Alpine Artisan Studios installed the décor throughout the almost 1.6 million square foot shopping center over the course of eight nights! And voila…holiday has arrived! The magic begins with a surprise for your eyes when visitors put on their fun 3-D glasses and experience the twinkling lights found throughout the shopping center. Lights come to life with holographic glasses that transform the beautiful Christmas lights to Santa, candy canes or snowflakes. The holiday spirit comes alive with this new enhancement that adds to the already festive atmosphere of plush garland, warm fireplaces, and over 1 million twinkling lights in and around the Colorado-inspired architecture. Guests can pick up their own 3-D glasses from Santa, the gift wrap station or select vendors throughout Park Meadows. Visitors will also discover
an exciting Santa experience in the Dillard’s Court as they walk through 12 foot ‘SANTA’ letters at the entrance to the twinkling winter set. Local artisan and owner of Eye Candy Props, Bill Kinsey, designed these custom, three-dimensional letters. Guests experience more wonder and delight as they stroll through the giant Christmas tree and take in the sights and sounds of Santa’s winter wonderland with Santa’s sleigh, woodland snowmen, festive reindeer, custom costumes and interactive elements. Good little boys and girls will enjoy holiday cartoons broadcast from Santa’s sleigh and balloon entertainment on select days while waiting in line to share their wishes with St. Nick, making the retail resort the next best thing to actually visiting the North Pole. This year debuts six-glitter ornaments hanging within the 225 ceiling of Center Court, to complement the America the Beautiful mural. A true must see. “Park Meadows is committed to providing a oneof-a-kind holiday experience that is truly memorable and enjoyable while also supporting our Colorado businesses,” says Pam Kelly, senior general manager. “We hope to delight our guests this holiday season with our interactive 3-D décor along with many other exciting elements and perks such as free parking and gift wrap.” Add more than 200 amazing stores and 14 full-service restaurants to the holiday mix and you now know why they call Park Meadows, Colorado’s Only Retail Resort.
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Junior League of Denver 2018 Holiday Mart The Junior League is a non-profit organization where women are empowered to give back to their community, grow professionally as leaders and stay connected to other women. These women are currently working to improve literacy rates and provide access to books for children through the third grade.
Advertising dates: Nov. 22, 29 Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27 Jan 3
ABOVE: Co-chairs, Lindsey Talafuse and Jessica Fallis along with their festive team members are keeping the annual event organized. LEFT: Local Denver wandering Fashion Truck and online boutique displayed affordable, trendy clothes and accessories at the Junior League. RIGHT: Kudos to Elizabeth Glenn for gathering, researching and finding unique, creative and quality vendors for the shopping soirée! Elizabeth is the merchant committee cochair.
NOV. 15-17 NOVEMBER 15 4-8 p.m.
NOVEMBER 16 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
NOVEMBER 17 Photos by Susan Sweeney Lanam
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PAGE 18 | THE VILLAGER • November 15, 2018 afternoon and evening performances. Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Tickets: Colorado Ballet.org.
Lone Tree Arts Center Performances
Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.,” Living Rock Legend,” Jim Messina; Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m. “A Classic Country Christmas with Gail Bliss.”Tickets: 720-509-1000, LoneTreeArtsCenter.org.
Carol by Charles Dickens. Tickets start at $30. Call 303-893-4100.
Blossoms of Light at York St. and Santa’s Village at Chatfield Farms
Nov. 15, 4-8 p.m.; Nov. 16, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Nov. 17, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Shop local artisans, unique and one-of-a-kind gifts. Free Admission. Details: botanic gardens.org.
Nov. 23-Jan. 1. Open nightly from 5-9 p.m. The lights extravaganza has new features and more lights, including a refreshed interactive light display in the UMB Amphitheater. Carolers stroll the Gardens on select evenings. See schedule on website in early November Holiday treats, warm drinks, a souvenir re-usable mug and the popular HoloSpex 3Glasses may be purchased. Santa’s Village open Fridays- Sundays, Nov. 23-Dec. 23, 4:308:30 p.m. Chatfield Farms is transformed into a magical, North Pole-inspired village. Admission includes a hayride, short holiday movie clips at Santa’s Cinema, live reindeer, crafts with Mrs. Claus, pictures with Santa and craft vendors in Santa’s workshop. Food and beverages may be purchased.
Denver Center Theatre A Christmas Carol
Colorado Ballet presents The Nutcracker
L’Esprit De Noel Holiday Home Tour
Nov. 16 and 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tour six magnificent homes in the Belcaro and Bonnie Brae neighborhoods. Presented by Central City Opera Guild. Tour Tickets: $30 at the door and at all King Soopers stores. $28 tickets and more info available online at lesprithometour.com.
Denver Botanic Gardens Winter Gift Market
Nov. 21-Dec. 24. A Christmas
Nov. 24-Dec. 24. Times vary with
Kantorei Presents Joint Concert
Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Kantorei, a premier Denver choir presents “A Winter’s Night,” its annual joint holiday concert with the Cherry Creek High School Meistersingers. The concert is open to the public. Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. Info: kantorei. org/concerts/meistersingers2018.
Governor’s Residence Preservation Fun Holiday Kick-Off
Nov. 26, 5-8 p.m. at Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion, 400 E. Eighth Ave., Denver. Experience the Residence by strolling through rooms depicting Colorado history using this year’s theme, “Decades of Design.” Remarks by Gov. John Hickenlooper, adult beverages, hot chocolate and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Special performance by the Colorado Children’s Chorale. Registration fee, $100. RSVP: 303-837-8350;4. or coco@grpfund.org.
Goodson Recreation Center Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair Dec. 1, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Shop
homemade gifts from more than 70 Colorado artisans. South Suburban’s Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. Univ. Blvd. Free admission and parking. Complimentary gift wrapping by the Sparks Gymnastics Team Moontime Crepes food truck onsite. Info: scott@ ssprd.org, or call 303-483-7074.
Englewood Holiday Parade
Dec. 1, 3:30-5:30 p.m. The parade will start West of the round-about at Cherokee and Englewood Parkway. Proceed along Englewood Parkway until it reaches City Center. Concert after the parade at the City and afterward lighting of the trees.
Greenwood Village Mayor’s Holiday Lighting Winter Fair
Dec. 8, 3-5 p.m., Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 S. Quebec St. Games, cocoa, train rides, holiday treats, and a snow hill. Visit Santa, enjoy art activities and entertainment. Tickets required for Greenwood Village residents only. Free parking in the Harlequin lot located off Orchard and Greenwood Plaza Blvd. South. No parking at City Hall. Info at greenwoodvillage.com/ specialevents or call 303-486-5773.
Littleton Symphony Orchestra Concert
Dec. 7 and 8, 7:30 p.m. “A Littleton
Christmas” features the Littleton United Methodist Church Choir, the Littleton High School Troubadors Choir, and dancers from the Littleton Ballet Academy. Tickets: LittletonSymphony.org.
City of Greenwood Village Festival of Lights Dec. 9, 4 p.m. Lighting of the giant Menorah of Freedom. Hanukkah gifts for the children, dreidels, latke/ donuts, arts and crafts. This event is free and open to the public.
Colorado Bach Ensemble Concert
Dec. 16, 4 p.m. “Handel for the Holidays: The Complete Messiah.” Soloists: Awet Andemicael, Anna Englander, Dann Coakwell and Andrew Garland. Tickets: 303-758-2820. Visit coloradobach.org.
Denver Interfaith Messiah Sing-Along
Dec. 21, 7 p.m. Hope United Methodist and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints present their 4th Annual Sing-Along with orchestra and soloists. Hope’s Sanctuary, 5101 S. Dayton St., Greenwood Village. Suggested donation of $10/person or $30/family to benefit the Village Resource Center. Visit denverinterfaithmessiah.weebly.com.
Centennial to kick off holiday season with festive celebration School choirs, the Denver Ballet, Dotsero Trio, Regis Jesuit High School Junior Varsity Poms, city council members and – most importantly – Santa Claus will all be featured at Centennial’s annual free holiday kick-off from 3 to 5 p.m. at Centennial Center Park Saturday, Nov. 17. The park is located at 13050 E. Peakview Ave., just behind the Centennial City Hall. The festivities will be at the north end of
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the park, in Center Park Amphitheater. The park will have been decorated for the holiday season. The event is always very well attended, generally standing room only, so residents should plan on arriving early to get good seats. If parents want pictures of their children (or children want pictures of their parents) with Santa, they should be sure to bring their own camera. The school choirs that will be participating are from Newton Middle School, and Peabody and Peakview Elementary Schools. During the past few years, the weather has generally been very cold for the holiday kick-off party, so residents would be well advised to dress very warmly. Seating is limited, and residents should bring a chair and also warm blankets. The event also features free treats, including cookies and hot chocolate.