Valley Gadfly
‘Twas a long, long while from May to December. Winter Solstice heralds the year’s coldest season. Hot cocoa will be a comforting, warming custom versus coming cold spells. May the holidays fill you with fun, food, and good fortune. As we sing the evocative, nostalgic “Auld Lang Syne,” we toast good spirits, kindness, prosperity, and good will.
So, with Santa’s help, here are our choices for shopping, dining, and entertainment to ensure stockings are hung by the fire and cookies baked in the Old Saint Nick of time:
Find one-of-a-kind items from 40+ local makers-designers at the 5th Cherry Creek Holiday Market through Dec. 24. Warm up in Fillmore Plaza’s all-new Mistletoe Lounge with comfy seating, drinks. Information: 303-394-2905.
Sarah Brightman — a top selling British artist of all time — does A Christmas Symphony at the Buell Theatre Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. Information: 720-865-4220.
The White Christmas Ball returns to Wings Over the Rockies with Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra & Hot Tomatoes Dec 7, 5:30 p.m. Information: 303-360-5360.
Catch the spirit & soul of the holidays at Dazzle as Annie Booth Trio performs songs from a Charlie Brown Christmas Dec. 16-24. Information: 303-839-5100.
Brunch with Father Christmas at Four Mile Historic Park December 14 & 15th, 8 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Enjoy Egg Scramble, Waffles, Bacon, Link Sausage, Potatoes, Fruit, Breads, Juice Bar, Coffee, more. Information: 720-865-0800.
Looking for a tasty beer for the holidays? Glendale’s Bull & Bush Brewery on Cherry Creek S. Dr. took home six medals at this year’s World Beer Cup, including a gold for its Dessert Stout Kauai Pie. Information: 303-759-0333.
Chris Daniels & The Kings play unparalleled horn-drenched rock and soul music in Swallow Hill’s Daniels Hall Dec. 20, 8 p.m. Information: 303-777-1003.
Enjoy crafts, treats, as Chabad of Cherry Creek hosts their annual Chanukah Celebration in Cherry Creek Dec. 29th, 2:30-5 p.m. Information: 303-329-0213.
Bring in 2025 — Year of Quantum Science & Technology — to polkas, waltzes, and marches at Boettcher Hall Dec. 31, 6:30 p.m. Information: 303-623-7876.
Help families stay close to their hospitalized children at Denver’s Ronald McDonald House this holiday season by donating funds to the “Light the Houses” campaign this December. Funding provides private rooms and hot meals at no cost during sick children’s stay. Information: 303-832-2667.
May you experience the light of laughter, the warmth of love, and the joy of gratitude this season. Just be advised, music screaming “Fa la la la” will be playing in every store and eatery. Over the centuries, Christmas and Chanukah traditions have evolved, featuring elements from various cultures and regions. Today, they are both religious holidays and festive events.
Wrap up the holidays of 2024 with hot cocoa and good cheer. Then as we get ready to ring in the New Year, we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet for days of auld lang syne.
— Glen Richardson
The Valley Gadfly can be reached at newspaper@glendalecherrycreek.com.
