Kumar Karakheti, a Fort Collins resident and native of Nepal, will present Nepal and Himalayan Adventures at 6 pm Thursday, Jan. 11, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. The presentation is part of the Museum’s Global Adventures gatherings. Karakheti, who has trekked 65 times to Everest Base Camp, is the owner and lead guide for Journeys, LLC, a company that specializes in custom expeditions in the Himalayas. The Museum’s gift shop will also have items for purchase from Nepal, including blankets made from the wool of yaks, woolen hats and gloves, scarves, and singing bowls. Reservations are $10/person, and registration is requested at globalvillagemuseum.org. Wine and refreshments will be served, and there will be time for socializing and meeting other travelers. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Event Type: Family Friendly
Foods of the Winter Solstice
Foods of the Winter Solstice will be presented from noon to 3 pm Saturday, Jan. 20, at The Cooking Studio Fort Collins. The fun cook-and-consume class has been organized by the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures in conjunction with its Main Gallery exhibit, Fire and Light: Winter Solstice Traditions. Working with professional chefs, participants will prepare the meal and then savor their creations. The menu will consist of: Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Crostini; Celery Root-Potato Purée; Seared Beef with Juniper Berries, Rosemary and Cabernet-Brandy Reduction; and Pomegranate Frangipane Tart (which contains almonds). The chefs will assist with culinary skills and cooking techniques, and all food and cooking equipment will be provided. Free take-home recipe packets will also be available. Registration to the class is $100/person, and reservations are required by Friday, Jan. 12, at globalvillagemuseum.org. As the class is limited to 16 people, early registration is encouraged. Persons with allergies or food restrictions should email Sophi at admin@globalvillagemuseum.org. The Cooking Studio is located at 123 N. College, Suite 130, on the main floor of the Opera Galleria in Old Town. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Revely Tree Lighting
Join us to light up the village at Sunbird Park in Lionshead! There will be an outdoor ice skating performance, live music and a special appearance of a special jovial, bearded guest.
Loveland Turkey Trot
Banner Health is the proud presenting sponsor of the 22nd annual Loveland Turkey Trot. This family-friendly community tradition is organized by the McKee Wellness Foundation as a fundraising event to enable physical and mental wellness across Northern Colorado by helping to fill the gap between available resources and the needs of the community.
$40 per adult, $25 per youth (ages 5 – 17) and $10 per li’l tater (ages 4 and under). Prices increase to $45 (adult) after Nov. 17 and $50 (adult) for day-of registration.
Cookie Exchange
Grab your favorite holiday cookie recipe and get ready to swap for some new treats! Bring 2-3 dozen cookies from your chosen recipe, and go home with a variety of new cookies and the recipes! Plus, prizes will be awarded for “Most Creative Cookie,” “Best Tasting,” and more! The event is completely free to participate in, but to ensure space is available, please sign up by contacting Millie at emily.duren@state.co.us or 719-846-7217.
DATE
December 02
TIME
11:00am – 12:00pm
LOCATION
Trinidad History Museum
312 East Main Street
Trinidad, Colorado United States
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CONTACT INFO
Trinidad History Museum
(719) 846-7217
GENERAL TICKET PRICE
Free
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
No
Luke.Perkins@state.co.us / 303-866-3670
Tinseltown: The Christmas Speakeasy “Where Everyday is Christmas” (Denver)
Have You Been Naughty Or Nice? Because Tinseltown Is Coming To Town!
Tinseltown is coming, just in time for winter! The all-encompassing Christmas-themed pop-up will be fulfilling all your festive wishes. The event is overflowing with holly jolly Christmas spirit!
It’s time to make every day cheery again, and you guessed it…Tinseltown is all about celebrating Christmas so you can expect Santa, elves, presents, tinsel, festive tunes and lots of winter warmer drinks, including a fabulous Christmas cocktail menu! The halls are more than fully decked with baubles, bows, hanging trees, wreaths and just about every festive goodie ever! You’ll be left unable to shake the spirit and joy of our favourite season.
Tickets include entry to the themed bar and a bespoke cocktail on arrival.
No grinches allowed**
FAQ’s:
– This pop-up bar is currently for those over 21’s, and family-friendly sessions are available for those under drinking age.
– Please bring two pieces of physical ID (one of which must be a government ID with a photo).
– Non-alcoholic drinks are available – just let the team know on arrival
– Images are not of this venue, they are a selection of previous Tinseltown’s and may vary
** Tickets are sold on a non-refundable basis. Tickets can be transferred at the discretion of the event organiser and the cost for this is $5pp.
Snow White – Littleton Youth Ballet
Littleton Youth Ballet, in association with Littleton Ballet Academy, presents an encore performance of its original production of Snow White. Set to music by Gabriel Faure and Gustav Holst, the production features 70 dancers ranging from ages 8 to 18. There are also two guest artists that are also appearing with the production. Former Colorado Ballet principal dancer Francisco Estevez will be reprising the roles of the Huntsman and Prince again and perennial favorite Scott Elliott will be performing as the Hag. The role of Snow White is shared by three young dancers: 16-year-old Olivia Key from Littleton, 15-year-old Sofia Holmes from Lone Tree, and 17-year-old Caroline Owen of Denver. The dancers have all performed leading roles before, although this is Owen’s first-time performing Snow White. The girls are all very different in style and presentation, as well as height. But all three are excited to perform the role and they love that the ballet combines ballet and acting.
Littleton Youth Ballet strives to present the most professional production possible. The company rents professional backdrops and uses full sets including 7 beds for the dwarves. Dancers rehearse up to three times a week (with its youngest dancers rehearsing only once a week), in addition to their regular class schedule.
Snow White is a well-known fairy tale that has been around for centuries. The most famous version of Snow White is the one collected by the Brothers Grimm in the 19th century. But it’s not normally done as a classical ballet. All of the choreography is by co-artistic director Alison Jaramillo who brings her own artistic flair to the story, making this ballet production distinct and captivating in its own right.
Littleton Youth Ballet hopes to be able to introduce young families to the arts in a family friendly setting. Productions are age-appropriate, visually engaging, and emotionally resonant. Through colorful costumes, expressive choreography, and beautiful music, this adaptation is a wonderful way to introduce classic stories and ballets like Snow White to a new generation of children. There is a meet and greet with the characters after every show so that children can see the young ballerinas up close. All performances are under two hours with intermission.
Performances are Sunday, September 17th at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm and Monday, September 18th at 6:00 pm at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets range between $26 to $40 and can be purchased by calling (720) 509-1000. Tickets can also be purchased by going to www.littletonyouthballet.org.
For more information, please call (303) 794-6694. You may also go to our websites for more information at www.littletonyouthballet.org AND
www.littletonballetacademy.org
Australian Storytime Adventures for Children
Australian Storytime Adventures for Children will be held from 11 am to noon Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. The Wonky Donkey and other books from Australia will entertain preschool and early elementary children, although all ages are welcome. The program is free for children 3 and under and $1 for ages 4-15. Light refreshments will be served, and the children will also enjoy a fun activity. During the storytime, parents can tour the four galleries of the Museum at the regular admission rate of $5/adult. In the Museum’s Main Gallery, Australia and New Zealand: Miles Apart explores the rich cultures, histories, and arts of the two countries. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Free Museum Admission for Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 11, veterans will enjoy free admission to the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures from 11 am to 5 pm. In the Main Gallery, Australia and New Zealand: Miles Apart explores the rich cultures, histories, and arts of the two countries. The Global Village Museum has four galleries, an international music room, handmade Tibetan dolls in the Losel Doll House, and a gnome scavenger hunt for children. The Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Being a Zombie
In today’s chaotic, challenging world, we often don’t know where to turn for help. Little did we know that life’s most valuable lessons lie within the undead. Finally, zombies engage us with musings on life, death, and everything in between. They show us that brains aren’t everything…you are what you eat…and what doesn’t kill you makes you…more alive.All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Being a Zombie will be performed every Saturday and Sunday @3pm, on the trail at Chautauqua Park in Boulder, CO.
Check in and meet at the picnic pavilion behind the Chautauqua Auditorium. Our hikes are at a moderate level/pace and last no more than 2 hours. When you first arrive, you will be greeted by your hiking guide who will check you in and lead the way down the trail to each scene location. Once you arrive at a scene location, you can sit back and relax to watch a scene from the production. Once the scene is complete, we all gather our things and hike to the next location.During an Arts in the Open production, you will be hiking along a moderate trail. We encourage all audience members to wear proper hiking attire and shoes. We also recommend you bring: Weather appropriate clothing, water, snacks, hats, umbrellas, sunscreen, and blankets to sit on and/or lightweight camping chairs. There will be water and granola bars available for a suggested donation.