Time to mix genres in Lakewood concert
THURSDAY. The members of Time for Three are solidly anchored in the classical world, but they like to shake up the sometimes staid genre. This hip, category-busting ensemble is just as at home in the country, Gypsy and jazz realms as it is with Franz Schubert or Felix Mendelssohn, and it likes to mix them up. The fast-rising trio, which was in residency last summer at the Colorado Music Festival in Boulder and has appeared in Aspen, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at theLakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. Its Denver-area appearance is a commendable coup for this modest-budget, suburban venue. $26. 303-987-7845 orlakewood.org.
Denver's holiday lights come on Friday evening
FRIDAY, NOV. 25. The holiday season comes to light at downtown Denver's Grand Illumination. With three locations switching on their lights, fans can pick their favorite shiny spot or do a holiday hustle to watch all three. The wave starts at Skyline Park with free ice skating and entertainment, plus the lighting of the Holiday Tree and 16th Street Mall. Next,Union Station goes sparkly — visit a Children's Museum craft table, say "hi" to Rockies mascot Dinger, enjoy treats and listen to live music. Finally, the City and County Building gets its turn to twinkle at about 6:45 p.m. — arrive earlier to catch a program of performances. 5:30 p.m. at Skyline Park, 16th Street Mall and Arapahoe Street; 6 p.m. at Civic Center, Broadway and Colfax Avenue, and at Union Station, 17th and Wynkoop streets.
Christkindl Market sets up in Skyline Park
SATURDAY. Downtown Denver adds even more holiday shopping when the Christkindl Market officially opens at Skyline Park. The Market, continuing through Dec. 23, gathers local and international artisans to sell their wares in a festive, town-square setting. Revelers shop for gifts, often accompanied by live music, then take a break with German food, mulled wine or beer. Saturday's opening ceremony features speeches, music and a visit by the Christkind, a traditional representation of the Christ child. Opening ceremony: 5 p.m. Regular hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Skyline Park, 16th Street Mall and Arapahoe Street. Free. denverchristkindlmarket.com
"Polar Express" ride on the Narrow Gauge
THROUGH DEC. 28. All aboard the "Polar Express," the Durango and Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad's Christmastime train. Just like in the classic children's book, kids can wear their pajamas for a journey to pick up Santa. Passengers sip hot chocolate, listen to Christmas stories and sing carols. Santa visits each train car, and each child gets a special gift from the man himself. Weekends through Dec. 28, plus additional dates. Departures begin 5:15 p.m. from the depot at 479 Main Ave., Durango; 970-247-2733. Tickets are $31-$66 for passengers age 12 and older, $21-$56 for children ages 2 to 11. durangotrain.com
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