FRIDAY

Ice is ready, time to skate. It’s opening day for Skate in the Park in Acacia Park downtown, 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A highlight of the holiday season. $10 (credit cards), includes skates, children 4 and under free with paying adult. Schedules: downtowncs.com/event/skate

THURSDAY

 “Icons of American Art,” with featured artists Thomas Blackshear, Dean Mitchell, Ezra Tucker, has its opening reception 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Broadmoor Galleries, 1 Lake Circle. Historical Black Art seminar by the artists, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., broadmoorgalleries.com/events

FRIDAY

Art posters by 10 artists, “Ukrainian War Time,” with “the truth about war crimes committed by Russia,” are presented in an opening reception by GOCA (Gallery of Contemporary Art), Ent Center for the Arts. First shown in National Center Ukrainian House in Kyiv. 5-8 p.m., gallery talk 6:30 p.m. Free. On view through Dec. 3, 1-6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival celebrates 35 years and almost 1,000 films, with the next 41 films of impact screened over three days. Three locations on Colorado College campus. A variety of pass options from full festival and double day to single day. Festival virtual encore is Nov. 17-20. rmwfilm.org

FRIDAY

A holiday tradition, the Polar Express Train Ride begins Friday through Dec. 23 at Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, 17155 W. 44th Ave. There’s caroling and the “Hot Chocolate” song and dance in the heated Polar Express Pavilion followed by a trip to the North Pole in vintage coaches, pulled by a coal-fired steam locomotive.Then a visit with Santa himself and a “First Gift of Christmas!” 4-8 p.m. Book early, tickets $80-$100 with tables for four, $475. Tickets: coloradorailroadmuseum.org.

SATURDAY

Azadi, a colorful celebration of 75 years of Indian independence, is performed at 4 p.m. at Ent Center for the Arts. Presented by the Indian Community of Colorado Springs with UCCS. A benefit for the ICCS Active-Duty Tuition Assistance Gap Scholarship Fund. Tickets, cosindia.org

SATURDAY

White lights in memory of those deceased go on for the season in the 38th annual Trees of Life ceremony on the south lawn of the Pioneers Museum at 5 p.m. Military are honored with a red, white and blue tree. Names can be read aloud. Lights, ornaments or starbursts purchased from Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care. pikespeakhospice.org/treesoflife

SUNDAY

A purrfectly fine day awaits at the Colorado Cat Fest in Denver’s National Western Expo Hall, 4655 Humboldt St. All things feline, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., including celebrity cat Mister Marble, cat art and cats for adoption. $20, catfestco.com

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Denver Fashion Week

Polar Express

Nov. 11-12: Fair Trade Market, Beth-El Mennonite Church (MSMD)

Nov. 11-13: “Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation” Newman Center for the Performing Arts, (Denver MSMD)

Nov. 11-Dec. 23: The Polar Express Train Ride, Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden (Denver MSMD)

Nov. 11-Dec. 3: Ukrainian Wartime Posters Exhibit, Ent Center for the Arts, Sheppard Project Space Gallery (MSMD)

Nov. 12: “Azadi” — Dance and song extravaganza to benefit Indian Community of Colorado Springs, Ent Center for the Arts, Shockley-Zalabak Theater ???(MSMD)

Nov. 12: Hazel Miller, Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, Palmer Lake (MSMD)

Nov. 13: Cat Fest, National Western Expo Hall, Denver (Denver MSMD)

Nov. 12: Tree Lighting, with Santa, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders, Castle Rock Fire Department and performance by JAX, Outlets at Castle Rock, Castle Rock (Denver MSMD)

Nov. 13: Abendmusik All Concert, Broadmoor Community Church(MSMD)

Nov. 13: Cat Fest — With Cat Pluto, Fantasy Felines Dance Troup, cat talks, costume contests, on-site adoptions, vendors and more, National Western Expo Hall, Denver (Denver MSMD)

Nov. 16-Jan. 21: Holiday Teas, Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia

Pikes Peak State College Veterans Day Events

Pikes Peak State College Veterans Day Events

Presented by Pikes Peak State College at Pikes Peak State College: Centennial Campus, Colorado Springs CO

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07 – 11

2022

Pikes Peak State College Veterans Day Events presented by Pikes Peak State College at Pikes Peak State College: Centennial Campus, Colorado Springs CO

Pikes Peak State College is hosting our annual events to honor Veterans Day November 7 through 11.

Pikes Peak State College Military and Veterans Photo Display:

During the period of November 7 to 11, there will be a photo display shown on all Pikes Peak State College campuses. The purpose of this photo display is to honor the veterans of our community. This will include students, staff, faculty, families, local community members and local organizations. Help us honor the military and veterans in your life! Submit a picture of yourself or a military member or veteran that you would like to

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ADMISSION INFO

Free

Email: [email protected]

Official Website

https://www.pikespeak.edu/vetweek

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

Nov 7, 2022 at 08:00 am – 05:00 pm (Mon)Nov 8, 2022 at 08:00 am – 05:00 pm (Tue)Nov 9, 2022 at 08:00 am – 05:00 pm (Wed)Nov 10, 2022 at 08:00 am – 05:00 pm (Thu)Nov 11, 2022 at 08:00 am – 05:00 pm (Fri)

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

LOCATION

Pikes Peak State College: Centennial Campus

5675 S. Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

ICCS Annual Charity Show: Azadi…India, 75 years of Independence

ICCS Annual Charity Show: Azadi…India, 75 years of Independence

Presented by Indian Community of Colorado Springs (ICCS) at Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs CO

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ICCS Annual Charity Show: Azadi…India, 75 years of Independence presented by at Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs CO

Indian Community of Colorado Springs in association with UCCS presents the best ever show, with scintillating dances and music & Indian costumes showcasing our culture and traditions.

BUY TICKETS

Indian Community of Colorado Springs (ICCS) in Association with UCCS, presents an Indian Cultural show including scintillating Bollywood dances and music extravaganza. All proceeds from this show goes to an Endowment Scholarship for active-duty Military students. Please come forward and enjoy a relaxing evening of entertainment from the Indian Community of Colorado Springs encompassing over 200 cast and crew, followed by a lavish and scrumptious Indian buffet dinner when you buy the VIP

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ADMISSION INFO

The show tickets are $120, $40 and $30 each (all ticket prices are inclusive of the ENT ticketing fee).

The $120 VIP tickets and $500 minimum donation (2 VIP tickets included) include seated Indian dinner buffet, appetizers, and Chai.

The $30, $40 tickets include a boxed Indian dinner that can be collected while going out of the venue.

Contact: (719) 200-6144

Email: [email protected]

Official Website

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

Nov 12, 2022 at 04:00 pm – 06:30 pm (Sat)

Additional time info:

The event will be followed by Indian dinner buffet with an opportunity to socialize and meet and the artists.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Brick Fest Live, Colorado Springs Event Center, brickfestlive.com