Valley Gadfly
The charm of November is folks streaming back to homes and families. It’s the insulator month between the opposing but weirdly harmonious feasts of Halloween and Christmas.
November is known for Thanksgiving, Veteran’s Day, and being the last full month of the fall season. An anthem to the leafless, frostbitten, and dreary days as winter approaches.
Here are our choices for shopping, dining, and entertainment as you grasp all the things this year has offered while enjoying a tasty Thanksgiving meal with family and friends:
Begin the month by taking the family to see Mamma Mia. The Greek island paradise story of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told in this timeless hit playing at the Buell Theatre, Nov. 1-5. Information: 720-865-4220.
See new premieres, attend red carpet events, and meet film industry guests at the Denver Film Festival at Sie Film Center, Nov. 3-12. Information: 720-381-0813.
Enjoy music, kids and family activities, plus see military displays at Veteran’s Day Festival in City Park Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: 303-263-8160.
View streetwear, active, lifestyle, kids, and high fashion during Denver Fashion Week at York Street Yards, Nov. 11-19. Information: denverfashionweek.com.
For banking you can rely on, look to MidFirst Bank. Strong, stable, and private, it’s nation’s largest privately owned bank. Offices at 101 Cook St. and 2805 S. Colorado Blvd. provide a special brand of banking. Information: 303-376-3807.
Add Hana Matsuri Sushi in Glendale’s CitySet to your holiday dining plans. Enjoy fab food, service, and atmosphere with great wine-sake selection. Treat your holiday guest to chef’s rare seasonal dishes. Information: 303-600-8477.
Entertainment, a Chanukah party, plus Holiday Market in tree-lit Cherry Creek Winter Wanderland, Nov. 16-Dec. 24, 6 to 8 p.m. Information: 303-394-2904.
Don’t miss a chance to see comedian, actor Paul Reiser as he films a rare stand-up special at the Newman Center Nov. 17, 7 p.m. Information: 303-871-7720.
Join United Way’s 50th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 4-mile walk-run or 1-mile Lil Gobbler run at Wash Park Nov. 23, 9 a.m. Information: 303-433-8383.
Singer Kat Edmonson’s Holiday Swingin’, a blend of jazz, pop, and cabaret, is at the Lakewood Cultural Center Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-987-7845.
Join the Colorado French Chamber’s 25th Anniversary, a celebration that transcends time and promises an unforgettable experience. Beaujolais & Beyond is not just a celebration of the finer things in life, but also the art of making a difference. Live and silent auctions showcase exquisite items to support a noble cause. You’ll enjoy live music, fine wines, gourmet delicacies, and entertainment at Reelworks Nov. 16, 6 p.m. Information: 720-447-7961.
The heart and hearth of this month is Thanksgiving, which stimulates the grocery, restaurant, and travel economy. The sun slowly turns traitor on us as the month draws to a close. For some, it only heralds winter and seasonal depression. For others, it brings the winter-holiday season that features: friendship, family, and the camaraderie of the festive season.
Thanksgiving is a good time to recommit our energies to giving thanks and just giving. What’s the best thing to put into your pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving? Your teeth.
— Glen Richardson
The Valley Gadfly can be reached at newspaper@glendalecherrycreek.com.
