December 2006 Events in Denver

Snowy nights in Denver don't have to mean sipping hot chocolate in front of the TV. There's plenty of activites in the Mile High city to warm up a winter's evening. For holiday events, make sure to visit the Twelve Days of Christmas and the Eight Nights of Chanukah.

• First Friday Art Walk
  Date: Friday, Dec. 1
  Location: Santa Fe Art District, 5th to 10th Ave. on Santa Fe Dr.
  Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  What: Free admission to art galleries along Santa Fe Dr. A free shuttle will be provided this month and in Jan. due to the cold weather.
  

• Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
  Date: Friday, Dec. 1
  Location: Chatfield, 8500 Deer Creek Canyon, Littleton
  Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
  Contact: 303-973-3705
  

• 36 Hours of Keystone
  Date: Friday, Dec. 1 - Saturday, Dec. 2
  Location: Keystone Resort
  Time: 9 a.m. Friday - 9 p.m. Saturday
  What: Ski all night at Keystone resort, which will be open 36 hours straight for the die-hard skiers and boarders.
  Contact: 888-SKI-KEYSTONE
  

• Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
  Date: Sunday, Dec. 3
  Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.
  Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
  What: Free admission for Colorado residents.
  Contact: 303-322-7009
  

• Sweet Charity Opening Night
  Date: Tuesday, Dec. 5
  Location: Buell Theatre, 1101 13th St.
  Time: 8 p.m.
  What: Molly Ringwald (yes, THE Molly Ringwald of "Pretty in Pink" fame) stars as a hopelessly unlucky romantic in this musical showing from Dec. 5 - 13.
  Cost: Tickets are $25 - $65. Contact: 303-893-4100.
  

• The All-American Rejects Concert
  Date: Saturday, Dec. 10
  Location: The Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St.
  Time: 6:30 p.m.
  What: The All-American Rejects are joined by Motion City Soundtrack, The Format and Boys Like Girls in this all-ages show.
  Cost: $25 in Advance, $27 Day of Show
  Contact: 303-830-TIXS
  

• Disney on Ice Opening Night
  Date: Wednesday, Dec. 13
  Location: Denver Coliseum
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  What: Your favorite Disney characters hit the ice in matinee and evening performances from Dec. 13 - 17. A Spanish performance will also be held on Sunday, Dec 17 at 7:30 p.m.
  Cost: $15 - $70
  Contact: 303-830-TIXS
  

• Guster Concert
  Date: Thursday, Dec. 14
  Location: The Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  What: The Boston trio Guster is joined by Mexican guitarists Rodrigo y Gabriela.
  Cost: $25
  Contact: 866-468-7621
  

• David Spade with Special Guest Jim Breuer
  Date: Saturday, Dec. 16
  Location: The Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St,
  Time: 8:30 p.m.
  What: The comedian David Spade, also known as Heather Locklear's ex-boyfriend, brings his sarcastic wit to the Mile High City.
  Cost: $29 - $59
  Contact: 303-830-TIXS
  

• All Shook Up! Opening Night
  Date: Wednesday, Dec. 20
  Location: Buell Theatre, 1101 13th St.
  Time: 8 p.m.
  What: Elvis Presley's hits provide the soundtrack for a rockin' rebel who stirs up a small town in this musical showing from Dec. 20 - 31.
  Cost: Tickets are $25 - $65. Contact: 303-893-4100.
  

• Too Hot to Handel Concert
  Date: Friday, Dec. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 23
  Location: Boettcher Concert Hall
  Time: 7:30 p.m.
  What: The Colorado Symphony Orchestra chorus takes on Handel's classic Messiah.
  Cost: Tickets are $15 -$67.50. Contact: 303-MAESTRO
  

• Yonder Mountain String Band 3-Day Pass
  Date: Friday, Dec. 29 - Sunday, Dec. 31
  Location: The Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St.
  Time: 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m. Sun.
  What: Yonder Mountain String Band will be in the yonder Rocky Mountains for three days. See one show or see all three!
  Cost: Tickets are $100 for all three days, or $27.50 for Fri. and Sat. and $50 for Sun.
  Contact: 303-830-TIXS
  

  Ongoing All Month:

• Ice + Snow Light Display
  Date: Now - Dec. 31
  Location: Coors Ampitheatre
  Time: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. daily
  What: A free light display featuring elaborate creations by visual artist Lonnie Hanzon presented by the Museum of Outdoor Arts.
  Contact: 303-220-7000
  

• Blossoms of Light Display
  Date: Dec. 2, Dec. 4 - Jan. 21
  Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
  Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. daily
  What: The botanic gardens springs to life with more than one million lights in the winter.
  Cost: $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children.
  Contact: 303-220-7000
  

• Zoo Lights Display
  Date: Dec. 8 - Dec. 31
  Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele Street
  Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. daily
  What: The zoo transforms into a wild haven for sparkling animal shapes. Cost: $7 for adults, $4 for children and $6 for seniors.
  Contact: 303-376-4800