Art adventures, holiday hoopla and a harvest of harmonies highlight weekend fun in Pueblo
Friday, Nov. 3
Art Adventure class at Rawlings Public Library
100 E. Abriendo Ave. | 1-3 p.m. Nov. 3 and Nov. 10 | Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to participate in the free Pueblo Arts Alliance classes. All supplies are provided. Register online.
Indigenous Fusion at Pueblo Heritage Museum
201 W. B St. | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Enjoy First Friday with an art exhibit, Native People's Exhibit, cultural dances and Pueblo Rocks family activities with rock snake painting. Bring an item for the Dia de los Muertos community altar. The event is free and open to all ages.
"Home is Where the Art is" exhibit at Steel City Art Works
216 S. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | Enjoy First Friday Art Walk talking with the featured artists about their paintings, mixed media, ceramic and furniture art. Shop one-of-a-kind gifts during special sales throughout the month. The gallery is open free to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
First Friday opening at Liminal Space Gallery
107 S. Grand Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | The art of husband and wife Francisco and Missy Luna will be on exhibit through Nov. 25. Missy Luna's paintings are whimsical and unique while Pueblo native Franciso Luna is an abstract artist. Complimentary refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. The free Van Gogh Van will be shuttling visitors to galleries participating in the First Friday Art Walk. Regular gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.
First Friday Art Walk at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 6-9 p.m. | Philip Rader opens, “Improvisations” in the Big Blo Gallery. Matthew Hilyard, Ryan Soper, and Genevieve Waller will present, “Don’t be Afraid! It’s too Late," in the Original Gallery. Both exhibits run through Nov. 24 and are free and open to the public.
"The Haunting of Hill House" at Impossible Playhouse
1201 N. Main St. | Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3-4 | Director Marlo Angel-Hartman leads the Impossible Players in this PG-13 rated, but very scary play. Tickets range from $15-$10 and advance tickets are on sale at impossibleplayers.com.
Saturday, Nov. 4
Holiday Bazaar at Colorado State Fairgrounds
1001 Beulah Ave., Palace of Agriculture | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday | The 33rd annual event will feature more than 150 booths offering holiday decor, hand-crafted gifts, food items and more. Both parking and admission are free.
Holiday ornament decorating at Lowes
2900 W. Pueblo Blvd. | 10 a.m. | Each customer receives a one-of-a-kind ornament that young do-it-yourselfers can customize with fun character decals. The event is held in the garden/seasonal area. The event is free. Register in store or online at lowes.com/l/shop/lowes-events.
The Nutcracker Before Christmas at Pueblo Memorial Hall
1 City Hall Place | 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, and again at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 | The Second Street Dance Company presentation is open to all ages. Tickets range from $19-36 and are available online at etix.com.
Third Eye Conspiracy Carnival at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 3-10 p.m. | Live speakers are set for 3-6 p.m. with live music from 7-10 p.m. featuring A Man Possessed, Assault Shakers, Death in the Silence and PID. The Zombie Walk ends at the gallery. Cost is a suggested donation of $10. For more information, go to blobackgallery.com.
Sunday, Nov. 5
Christmas Holiday Sale at Gifts by Two
1528 W. Northern | 1-4 p.m. | Visit vendors for early holiday shopping. For information, call 719-542-1493.
Pueblo Chorale Society's Fall Concert at CSU Pueblo
2200 Bonforte Blvd., Hoag Hall | 3 p.m. | "A Harvest Of Harmonies" will be performed under the direction of Steven Volk. The East High School Les Jongleurs will join the concert. Cost is $5 for students, $10 for military or seniors, or $12 for adults. Tickets are available online at PuebloChoraleSociety.org or at the door.
Wednesday, Nov. 8
Mini writing workshops at Pueblo West Library
298 S. Joe Martinez Blvd. | 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. | In honor of November being National Novel Writing Month, Helen Strand, a published poet and cofounder of the Pueblo West Writers' Club will talk about the importance of verbs at 6 p.m. followed by Joan Fry, a Pueblo Chieftain columnist and published short story writer, talking about the uses and misuses of dialogue at 6:45 p.m. Both workshops are free.
Snow White ballet at Pueblo Memorial Hall
1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | Based on a fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, the ballet of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs plays off the Disney animated movie and sets it to the music of Polish composer Bogdan Pavlovsky. Leading the cast is Kateryna Kukhar, prima ballerina and dance judge for "Dancing With the Stars." The performance will inspire audiences young and old alike with bright costumes and scenery, technical dance and comedic acting that brings the love story to life. Cost ranges from $33 to $81. Tickets are on sale at pueblomemorialhall.com.
Thursday, Nov. 9
Teen art nights at Rawlings Public Library
100 E. Abriendo Ave. | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and Nov. 16 | The free Pueblo Arts Alliance classes are open to teens ages 13 to 18. Supplies are provided. Register online.
Life drawing at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 6-9 p.m. | Bring your own supplies. The cost is $15 and the event is limited to ages 18 and older.
Friday, Nov. 10
"The Play That Goes Wrong" at Pueblo East High School
1521 Constitution Road | 7 p.m. Friday and again at 1 p.m. Saturday | The drama club will present a play within a play showcasing a murder mystery show that goes from bad to utterly disastrous. The 1920s whodunit features hilarious accident-prone actors. Cost is $5 for students and seniors, $6 for veterans, service members, first responders and educators or $7 for adults.
Underground Improv at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 7-9 p.m. | "Let Your Laughs Fall" event costs $11 in advance or $15 at the door. Go to blobackgallery.com for tickets.
Saturday, Nov. 11
All Pueblo Sings at Pueblo Divine Science Church
115 E. Routt | 3-4:15 p.m. | This community sing-along is open to all ages and talents. For details call Marcia Beachy at 719-542-0156 or Dorothy Maher at 719-289-5866.
"Mission Mt. Mangart" screening at Pueblo Memorial Hall
1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6 p.m., film at 7:15 p.m. | The film focusing on the journey of the 10th Mountain Division "soldiers on skis" follows their trailblazing efforts from Colorado's Camp Hale to the Julian Alps in Italy during World War II, followed by an extraordinary ski race shortly after the war. A question and answer session with filmmaker Chris Anthony will follow. Cost ranges from $13-$43 and tickets are available at etix.com.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Dolly Parton "Rockstar" listening event at Cinemark Tinseltown
4140 N. Freeway | 7 p.m. | Dolly Parton fans are invited to participate in a unique celebration of her new album "Rockstar" during a global first-listen event inside movie theaters. The evening will feature music videos, behind-the-scenes peeks and special performances — including a never-before-seen performance of a holiday song, "Circle of Love." Tickets cost $12.88 per person and are available at dollyrockstarevent.com.
Thursday, Nov. 16
Holiday Pop-Up at Pueblo Community College
900 W. Orman Ave. | 5-7 p.m. | The third annual Holiday Pop-up and Networking event will feature local small business showcasing their products and services just in time for the holiday gift-giving season. The Southern Colorado Small Business Development Center is sponsoring the free event.
Open mic night at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 6:30-9 p.m. | The event is free and open to all ages.
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