"Granny Dances" gets a Maori update
THROUGH DEC. 18. As comfortingly familiar as the raft of "Nutcracker" ballets that blanket the Front Range each holiday season, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance's annual production of "Granny Dances to Holiday Drum" is always a colorful and family-friendly event. This year, the show takes on added meaning as Robinson's company celebrates two decades of performing "Granny." It tells a story that touches on global holiday traditions through Robinson's virile choreography, music and costuming, this year updated with Maori cultural traditions (in honor of the ensemble's recent trip to New Zealand) and a new Celtic section. It debuts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and continues each Friday-Sunday through Dec. 18. 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays.Byron Theatre at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. $25-$38. 303-871-7720 or newmantix.com.
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.
Parade of Lights illuminates downtown
through saturday. The 36th annual 9News Parade of Lights twinkles its way through downtown starting tonight and brings a couple of new treats to the lineup: A huge, 42-foot-long tiger balloon and an updated float for Santa and his sleigh. There'll also be a small army of high-school marching bands. Watch for the Westernaires mounted drill team, Colorado Disc Dogs, Rocky Mountain Rollergirls and traditional dancers. 8 p.m. today, 6 p.m. Saturday. Downtown Denver, 15th and 17th streets between Tremont Place and Arapahoe Street; grandstand at the City and County Building, West Colfax Avenue and Bannock Street. Admission is free. Advance grandstand tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for children ages 2 to 12. denverparadeoflights.com
"Snack With Santa" at Children's Museum
Saturday. Get a photo with Santa — and plenty of midday playtime — at "Snack With Santa"at the Children's Museum of Denver. Instead of waiting in a line, kids pick up a "Santa Pass" with an appointed visit time. They can play in the museum, stop in at the hot- cocoa bar and take a final look at their list before meeting the big man. Grown-ups, bring a camera, as there won't be a pro photographer on-site. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Children's Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Drive; 303-433-7444. Activities included with museum admission: $8 for guests ages 2 to 59, $6 for 1-year-olds and seniors age 60 and older. mychildsmuseum.org
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