Calendar of Events

January in Colorado

I 25 Corridor and East:

Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Crafts

January 12 - 27 96th annual National Western Stock Show, Rodeo and Horse Show at the Denver Coliseum. For schedules and information, 1-888-551-5004 or www.nationalwestern.com

Museums / Special Exhibits

January - April In May of 2001, Dorothy and William Sr. Harmsen, founders of the Jolly Rancher Candy Company and long-time residents of Colorado, donated their prestigious Harmsen Western Art Collection to the Denver Art Museum. A Colorado Legacy celebrates this generous gift by showcasing more than 25 of the most significant paintings and American Indian art objects from the collection. The Harmsens' immense collection of Western and American Indian art was amassed over a 40 year period of collecting and includes work by artists including George Catlin, Charles Bird King, N.C. Wyeth, Robert Henri and others. 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org

January - May 28 The Denver Art Museum presents China Meets the American Southwest, Pottery Designs and Traditions. Pottery from opposite sides of the globe contrasts Native American pieces from the museums collection with ancient Chinese examples on loan from the Sze Hong Collection. 720-865-5000

January 1 - 4 The Denver Museum of Nature and Science will host Voyages of Discovery, a dynamic, groundbreaking exhibition that documents centuries of British scientific exploration. Produced by The Natural History Museum in London, this exhibition brings together a collection of priceless scientific specimens, artwork and journals. 303-322-7009 or 800-925-2250

January 1 - February Phipps Imax Theater in the Denver Museum of Nature and Science presents SolorMax , a breathtaking adventure exploring the mysteries of the sun. Running concurrent thru March 2002: Imagine being trapped on an arctic ice floe for months, This is the true story of Shackelton's Antarctic Adventure. Also an all-time favorite, Everest, for a return engagement. 303-322-7009 or 800-925-2250.

January 19 - March 10 The Foothills Art Center in Golden , presents a North American Sculpture Exhibition, includes sculptures by 54 artists from the U.S. and Canada. 303-279-3922 or fac@foothillsartcenter.org

Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays

January 3 - 6 The Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton presents The 3 Tenors of Colorado. A potpourri of old and new music voiced by 3 of the finest tenors in America. 303-794-2787

January 25 - February 10 Neil Simon‚s Lost in Yonkers with the Star Bar Players at the Lon Chaney Theatre in Colorado Springs City Auditorium, 719-753-7411.

January 29 Classical Trombone & Tuba, USAF Band of the Rockies at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 719-634-5581.

Denver Performing Arts Complex
303-893-4100 www.denvercenter.org

Boettcher Concert Hall
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra
January 3 - 6 Spirit of Russia Festival
January 10 - 12 Salerno-Sonnenberg Plays Brahms
January 18 - 20 Winter Romance
January 25 - 26 The Broadway Concert; A Romantic Journey.
January 31 - February 2 Kahane Plays Mozart

Buell Theatre
January 1 - 6 Kiss Me, Kate

Ricketson Theatre
January 9 - March 2 Spinning Into Butter

Space Theatre
January 24 - March 9 Hamlet

Stage Theatre
January 17 - February 23 The Immigrant

Lincoln Center Fort Collins, 970-221-6730
January 26 Trio Voronezh
January 28 - 31 National touring Broadway musical, My Fair Lady

Pikes Peak Center Colorado Springs 719-520-7469
January 11 - 13 Colorado Springs Symphony with Richark Stolzmann, Clarinet.
January 19 Jerry Seinfeld
January 20 The Magic of Mime with Dan Kamin

Pepsi Center Denver 303-830-TIXS
January 1 Andrea Bocelli in concert
January 23 Target Stars on Ice Presented by Thermaslik, America's most prestigious figure skating production.

Union Colony Civic Center 701 10th Ave, Greeley
970-356-5000 or 800-315-ARTS
January 11 The ARC of Weld County
January 19 Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra #4, Sounds of Music.
January 21 & 26 Missoula Children's Theatre in Red Riding Hood

Sports:

January 5 - 6 Blazin‚ Barrels Winter Buckle Series at Penrose Equestrian Stadium in Colorado Springs, 720-733-8777.

January 25 - 26 Freestyle Motocross at Pepsi Center in Denver, 303-830-TIXS

January 31 Olympic Torch Run in Downtown Colorado Springs.

Colorado Avalanche National Hockey League
Home Games, Pepsi Center, Denver 303-830-TIXS
January 3 New York Rangers
January 9 Chicago Blackhawks
January 15 San Jose Sharks
January 17 Phoenix Coyotes
January 21 Buffalo Sabres
January 28 Los Angeles Kings
January 30 Nashville Predators

Denver Nuggets Pro Basketball Home Games,
Pepsi Center, Denver 303-830-TIXS
January 2 Los Angeles Lakers
January 10 Cleveland Cavaliers
January 16 Sacramento Kings
January 18 Seattle Sonics
January 24 Dallas Mavericks

Mountain Towns & The Western Slope:

Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Craft Shows

January 11 Chef's Cup Race & Benefit Dinner Dance. Fraser Valley chefs go head-to-head on the slopes of Winter Park during the day but the action really heats up that evening in the kitchen when they showcase their culinary talents for a dinner to benefit the Winter Park Competition Center. Sample the specialties of local chefs in one setting, live entertainment and dancing through the night make this one of the winter season's most anticipated events. For tickets 970-726-159

January 9 (2nd Tue. each month thru winter) Have an entertaining and educational time with the chef of the Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, call 970-453-6000 for information.

January 12 - 13 Kids Totally Insane Winter Blast in Winter Park. This wild winter adventure includes music, giveaways, parties and games. Don't miss the abominable snowman obstacle course, snow ball downhill race and the totally insane snow dance contest. All the events are free (lift ticket recommended). Call 800-757-7669.

January 26 - 27 Join us for all the fun of the annual Winter Carnival, Snow Cross Races, & Snow Sculpture Contest. The races will be held at Winding River Resort. Call the Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce 970-627-3402.

January 29 - February 3 International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge. Sixteen teams from around the world compete in this eye-pleasing event, creating mammoth works of art from 12-feet-tall, 20-ton blocks of snow. Well-known artists act as judges for the event, which has brought sculptors from as far away as Morocco, Belize, Japan, Canada, Scandinavia, Russia, China and Wales. 970-453-6018

January 31 - Feb. 12 - Ullr Fest - A two-week long schedule of events devoted to something Breckenridge does well - having fun! Homage is paid to the mythical Norse god of winter. Ullr Fest is kicked off by a parade of great renown and also includes an ice skating party, a bar series, kids' games and much more. 970-453-6018

Museums / Special Exhibits

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Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays

January - February 2 Breckenridge Town Hall hosts the Backstage Theatre with Twelve Angry Men, 970-453-0199.

January 6 Estes Park Music Festival at the Stanley Hotel presents Terwilliger-Cooperstock Violin and piano duet, 970-586-9203

January 12 The Aspen Music Festival presents Takacs Quartet for the winter music schedule at Harris Hall in Aspen. 970-925-9042 or www.aspenmusicfestival.com

January 24 German violinist Christian Tetzlaff and Norwegian Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes perform for the winter music schedule at Harris Hall in Aspen. 970-925-9042 or www.aspenmusicfestival.com

January 24 German violinist Christian Tetzlaff and Norwegian Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes perform for the winter music schedule at Harris Hall in Aspen. 970-925-9042 or www.aspenmusicfestival.com

Vilar Center for the Arts at Beaver Creek
970-845-8497 or 888-920-2787 or www.vilarcenter.com
January 21 Camerata Salzburg chamber orchestra performs Mozart
January 25 Ramon Vargas, tenor opera recital

Sports

January - February 24 Guided Snowshoe/Cross Country Treks - Rocky Mountain National Park. Beginner level Snow tours lasting 2+ hours, leave from the Kawuneeche Visitor Center at 1:00 pm on Saturdays (ski trip) and 9:30 am on Sundays (snowshoe trip). The tour destinations will change from week to week to provide for the exploration of various ecological systems and historical sites. Call 970-627-3471.

January 5 SOS Superpipe Competition, held at Vail's Superpipe on Vail Mountain, Golden Peak, 970-845-7040

January 5, 6, 19, 20 Copper Mountain Snowboard Series. The longest-running amateur snowboard series in North America, USASA sanctioned series includes Halfpipe on Sat. and Slopestyle on Sun. Registration at Jack's Slopeside Grill on the day of the event. Special racers' lift tickets are available. Call 888- 458-8386 ext. 4INFO for details.

January 5 - 6, 20 Bud Light Freeride Series in Winter Park. Skier/Boarder Cross when four competitors go head-to-head down an obstacle course covered with berms, rollers, table tops, spines, and GS gates. The 1st and 2nd finishers move on to the next heat and the top three finishers in each age category receive awards. Separate divisions for snowboarders and skiers. Cost for the entire series is $120 or $25 for each event. Participants under 14 receive $10 off single event prices. Call the Competition Center 970-726-1590.

January 9 - 13 Chevy Truck U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix, Breckenridge the second stop of this USSA sanctioned snowboard series. The Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious and richest snowboard circuits in the world. Expect incredible performances and after-hours entertainment to match the magnitude of this world-class competition. On the final day the U.S. Olympic Snowboard Halfpipe team will be announced. 970-453-5000

January 12 Mogul Mania, local mogul competition with skiers, boarders and telemarkers of all ages and abilities will bash the bumps in a head to head competition in Vail for over $30,000. in prizes. 970-476-6797

January 12 - 13 Four Star Sled Dog Races. Call Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce 970-627-3402.

January 24 - 27 US Freestyle Open at Vail, The best ski party on the planet as the top skiers in the world come to Vail for a weekend of competition in Slopestyle, Skiercross, Halfpipe and Big Air, at night under the lights. 970-479-9090.

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