The Nightmare Before Christmas
2015-12-17 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
One Night Only! Thursday, December 17th at 7:30pm.
The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown’s beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the “real world.” When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life — he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry.
Short film screened before the main feature: Toy Story of TERROR!
More info and tickets: http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/detail.aspx?id=26488&FID=86

Under the Guillotine: James Gillray and Contemporary Counterparts Opening Reception
2015-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for Visual Art, 965 Santa Fe, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Talk with Professor Arthur Gilbert and Pulitzer-Prize Winning Cartoonist Mike Keefe, 7pm
Free and open to the public.
About the Exhibit: The Center for Visual Art, for the first time in its history, is presenting work that dates back more than two hundred years in Under the Guillotine: James Gillray and Contemporary Counterparts. Over 60 original hand-colored etchings will be shown from the collection of Arthur Gilbert, professor at the University of Denver. London artist James Gillray (1756 – 1815), hailed as the father of modern caricature, was not reserved in his biting critique of European politics and social norms of his day. In this work we see Gillray’s dark humor unleashed at the expense of the royal family, the institution of marriage and healthcare, among other current issues.
Although Gillray’s etchings date back over 200 years, the themes are familiar to contemporary society, highlighting the cyclical nature of history. In response to the ongoing relevance of Gillray’s subject matter, a contemporary take on political satire is presented by the work of three living artists, Molly Crabapple, Chris Dacre, and Deb Sokolow. These artists wield wit and irony in their critique of today’s political and social norms.
New York artist and writer Molly Crabapple is a contributing editor for VICE magazine. Her illustrations take a line from Gillray’s brand of satire, pointing out the ridiculous and unjust with irreverence. Illustrations in the exhibition draw from her press tour of Guantanamo Bay prison and other articles in VICE and Vanity Fair, in which she targets Donald Trump and ISIS. Crabapple’s memoir, Drawing Blood, will be released in December 2015.
The work of Chris Dacre reflects upon his own experience in the US military. Shining a light on the hypocrisy of war glorification and recruiting techniques targeted at the naïve, Dacre’s toy-sized porcelain tanks and pirouetting soldiers beckon the curious to play at the game of war. His installation also includes lithographs depicting war scenes emblazoned with commands to “Be A Man!” or “Do Something for Once in Your Life,” sentiments felt if not heard once the game of war becomes reality.
Chicago-based artist Deb Sokolow combines fiction and humor to create work that parallels real life events and characters. For this exhibition, Sokolow is contributing text-based works focused on the conspiracy theories swirling around Denver International Airport and the shady campaign strategy of a fictional politician.
More info: http://www.msudenver.edu/cva/

Films On Tap: Die Hard Double Feature!
2015-12-18 19:30 - 23:55 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
Films On Tap – You’ve played drinking games at home, now play them with Denver Film Society! They’ll give you the rules and thanks to Breckingridge Breweries the first 50 guests get their first drink on the house! Drink specials run all night long.
2 Die Hards for the price of one! Die Hard begins at 7:30pm, Die Hard 2: Die Harder begins at 10pm. The first 50 guests to either film receive a FREE drink.
Films on Tap are 21+ ONLY. And as always, be sure to watch and drink responsibly!
More info and tickets: http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/detail.aspx?id=28072&FID=86

Elf
2015-12-19 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
2 screenings: Saturday, December 19th at 2pm and 9:30pm.
For his sophomore stab at directing, actor/writer/director Jon Favreau (Swingers, Made), took on this holiday comedy starring Saturday Night Live-alum Will Ferrell. Ferrell stars as Buddy, a regular-sized man who was raised as an elf by Santa Claus (Edward Asner). When the news is finally broken to Buddy that he’s not a real elf, he decides to head back to his place of birth, New York City, in search of his biological family. Elf also stars James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, Zooey Deschanel, and Bob Newhart.
More info and tickets: http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/detail.aspx?id=28088&FID=86

Artist Demo: Jaeson Simmon – Oil Painting
2015-12-19 - 2015-12-20, 2015-12-26 - 2015-12-27 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Come play in the Paint Studio at Denver Art Museum and catch an artist demo too! Free with museum admission. Children and youth 18 and under are free.
All demos take place 12p – 3p.
More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/paint-studio-weekend-artist-demonstrations
Weekend Demonstration Schedule (subject to change):
December 19–20 & 26–27: Jaeson Simmon – Oil Painting
January 2–3: Carlos Frésquez – Acrylic Painting
January 9–10: Melanie Yazzie – Acrylic Painting on Wood Panel
January 16–17: April Tsosie – Acrylic Painting
January 23–24 & 30–31: Libby Barbee – Multi Media Installation
February 6–7: Carlos Frésquez – Acrylic Painting
February 13–14 & 20–21: Derek Cadena – Acrylic Gel Transfer
February 27–28: Nathan Abels – Acrylic Painting
March 5–6: Leticia D. Tanguma – Mixed Media with Acrylic and Watercolor
March 12–13: April Tsosie – Acrylic Painting
March 19–20: Melanie Yazzie – Gouache Painting on Handmade Paper
March 26–27: Lui Ferreyra – Oil Painting
April 2–3 & 9–10: Quintin Gonzalez – Mixed Media
April 16–17: Nathan Abels – Acrylic Painting
April 23–24: Leticia D. Tanguma – Mixed Media with Acrylic and Watercolor
April 30–May 1: Homare Ikeda – Abstract Painting

Cockpit Demo Day at Wings Over the Rockies
2015-12-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Wings Over the Rockies, 7711 East Academy Boulevard , Denver, CO, 80230, United States
Finally, a chance to actually climb inside the vintage aircraft housed inside the big hanger at the Wings over the Rockies! During the monthly Cockpit Demo days, select aircraft are opened for people of all ages to climb inside and sit in the pilot’s seat.
More info: http://wingsmuseum.org/event-calendar/cockpit-demo-day-20/

Star Wars Movie Showing & After-Party with Wings Over the Rockies
2015-12-19 11:45 - 19:30 | CO
Join Wings Over the Rockies for a viewing of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at Harkins Theater at Northfield Stapleton. Their official replica of the X-wing Starfighter will also be on display at the theater before the showing. After the film, there will be a Q&A session with Former Star Wars Fan Club President Dan Madsen and Star Wars autograph aficionado Gary X of Wattographs. Following the Q&A session, attendees are invited to an after-party across from the movie theater catered by Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q where they can enjoy delicious food and Star Wars activities.
Schedule
Viewing of the X-Wing Starfighter replica | 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Theater Doors Open | 1:45 PM
Movie with Q&A | 2:00 – 5:15 PM
After-Party at Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Prices
$25.00 | Wings Members
$30.00 | Non-Members
Locations
Harkins Theater – Northfield 18
8300 Northfield Boulevard
Denver, CO 80238
Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q
8316 Northfield Boulevard, Suite 1610
Denver, CO 80238
More info and tickets: http://wingsmuseum.org/star-wars-movie-showing-after-party/

Children's Tea and Tour at Byers-Evans House
2015-12-19 12:30 - 14:30 | Byers-Evans House, 1310 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
This could be a great holiday outing fro grandparents and grandkids! Docents from the Byers-Evans House children’s program will lead a tour of this historic Denver house, followed by a special tea with scones, fresh fruit, tea sandwiches and desserts.
Tickets are $20 for History Colorado members, $25 for nonmembers and $18 for children. Reservations: 303-620-4933
More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/events

Baroque Gems with Lorian Bartle
2015-12-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Popups Example
Guitarist and vocalist Lorian Bartle will feature a mix of traditional and classical favorites to celebrate the winter holiday season. Songs from the French- and German-speaking world, Baroque gems, and classical guitar arrangements of beloved holiday songs will be showcased in this hour-long performance.
Free event.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh

Chamberlin Observatory Open House
2015-12-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Chamberlin Observatory, 2930 East Warren Avenue, Denver, CO, 80210, United States
Join the Denver Astrological society for one of their monthly open houses at the historic Chamberlin Observatory. During the event, guests can view the heavens through the observatory’s famous 20-inch aperture Alvan Clark-Saegmuller refractor by checking in at the desk on the main floor of the observatory and paying a $2 per-person fee or $5 per family. If the weather is cloudy and not suitable for viewing with the observatory’s telescope, there is a reduced $1 per-person entry fee to the observatory. In addition to touring the observatory, the monthly open houses are a great time to interact with members of the DAS and get answers to questions about your telescope (feel free to bring your scope to set up outside of the Observatory as many DAS members do) or anything you see in the sky! Chamberlin Observatory Open House info.

Holiday Cheer!
2015-12-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St., Denver, CO, 80203, United States
More than just music, the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra combines high quality music concerts with fun activities before and after the performance to create a one-of-a-kind musical evening experience. Holiday Cheer! is the DPO’s annual, family-friendly (maybe this is the perfect thing to take your visiting family members to?) holiday concert that has something for everyone.
Tickets are $10 – $20, and kids 12 and under get in for free. Buy Tickets
The Music:
Scott O’Neil, guest conductor
Sydney Harper, soprano
and featuring Colorado Repertory Singers: Kyle Fleming, artistic director
Wilberg, arr.: Joy to the World
Hayes, arr.: Masters in This Hall
Corelli: excerpts from “Christmas Concerto”
Gelled, arr.: O Holy Night
Handel: “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” & “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah
Tchaikovsky: “Trepak”, “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” & “In the Christmas Tree” from The Nutcracker
Anderson: Sleigh Ride
O’Neil, arr.: Grown-up Christmas List
O’Neil, arr.: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
O’Neil, arr.: Let There Be Peace on Earth (World Premiere)
Stephenson, arr.: A Holly Jolly Sing-Along!
The Activities:
DYAO ensemble Prelude, 6:30–7:15pm – Arrive early and enjoy holiday music performed by Noteworthy String Quartet, members of the Denver Young Artists Orchestra: Bethany Johnson, violin, Christina Johnson, violin, Rachel Ervin, viola and Nathan Johnson, cello.
Bake Sale & Reception, post-concert – Say hello! Meet the musicians and shop the holiday bake sale.
More info: http://denverphilharmonic.org/upcoming-concert-november-20-2015/

Bolshoi: The Nutcracker
2015-12-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
One Screening Only! Sun, Dec 20th at 1pm.
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich
On Christmas Eve, Marie is given a wooden nutcracker as a gift. When the clock strikes midnight, the Nutcracker transforms into a prince and saves Marie from the Mouse King and his army.
This beloved holiday classic will enchant the whole family with its fairytale setting and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. The Bolshoi’s version of The Nutcracker has a unique and beautiful sense of romance and philosophy, danced by the heroic Denis Rodkin as the courageous Prince and the magical Anna Nikulina as Marie.
As a part of the Pathe Live’s Bolshoi Ballet series, “The Nutcracker” will be recorded live and shown on a delayed basis.
Simulcast in full HD and 5.1 Surround Sound. Tickets are $15 for DFS Members, $16 for Seniors or Students, $18 for General Admission.
More info and tickets: http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/detail.aspx?id=27448&FID=86

Rino Yacht Club Movie: Elf
2015-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | The Source, 3350 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Free movie showing and snacks, plus $6 movie-inspired cocktails!
More info: http://www.thesourcedenver.com

Unsilent Night
2015-12-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St., Denver, CO, 80203, United States
“Over the course of 45 minutes, chiming and chants bounce off walls and windows transforming the coldest urban area with the warmth of musical fellowship.”
NPR
“A marvelously fluid, traveling spatial sound sculpture that disintegrates and reforms at nearly every stop light.”
THE VILLAGE VOICE
Unsilent Night from New York composer Phil Kline is a mobile sound sculpture experience where the audience becomes the performer, which is being presented in Denver as well as in 34 other cities around the world this holiday season. The performance takes place as a holiday walk through downtown Denver, with each person playing one of four ambient tracks downloaded to smartphones, mp3 players, or boomboxes.
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, and requires no previous musical experience to participate.
​Download the music here: unsilentnight.com/participate.html
Or get the mobile app here: AppleiOS | Android
Gather on the front steps of Central Presbyterian Church (1660 Sherman St at 17th St) at 6:00 and you’ll be treated to some hot chocolate ​and instructions on the route. Bring a smartphone with a portable bluetooth speaker or other means of amplification (recommended to download at the above links prior to the event), ​and bring friends and family. We’ll all press play simultaneously at 6:30 and begin our walk through a carefully chosen route through downtown Denver. The piece lasts for ​45 minutes, with an after-party at Caveau Wine Bar on 17th and Pennsylvania St. There will be a limited number of cassette tapes and CDs for boomboxes, but please RSVP for one to wil@centraldenver.com.
More info: http://www.centraldenver.com/unsilentnight/

Scrooged
2015-12-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
One Night Only! Monday, December 21st at 7:30pm.
Cold-hearted TV exec Bill Murray is about to discover the true meaning of Christmas — the hard way. This wild, woolly spin on Dickens’s A Christmas Carol sees Murray visited by three high-spirited spirits … and while there are laughs aplenty, Murray’s reformation and redemption are immensely powerful. With hilarious support from John Forsythe, Karen Allen, Carol Kane and others, Scrooged is a modern Christmas classic.
More info and tickets: http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/detail.aspx?id=23747&FID=86

TEENS: Mural Project with MCA
2015-12-22 12:00 - 17:00, 2015-12-29 - 2015-12-31 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Come join Denver artists Jaime Molina & Pedro Barrios for a hands on mural project at MCA Denver in the Teen Lounge.
Grab a brush, and help out with the mural. Teens are invited to stop by on Dec 22 & Dec 29-31 from 12-5PM.
No prior art experience necessary. Bring a friend!
Teen Mural Project
December 22 & 29-31.
12–5PM | FREE for 18 & Under
More info: http://mcadenver.org/2015teenmural.php
Pedro Barrios was born in Miami, Florida, and raised in Venezuela until the age of seven. When his family relocated to the United States, he spent his adolescence in Florida and eventually made his way to the mountains of Colorado. At 34, Pedro now has degrees in both Business Marketing and Nursing. Pedro’s work is influenced by the diverse cultures of his upbringing, world travels, and naturally occurring patterns. As a Denver resident and prominent member of the local art community, Pedro’s work has been shown at many galleries throughout the city. In 2013, Pedro and Jaime collaborated on their first mural. Since then, the duo has continued to work together on their intricate murals, brightening the harsh city landscapes. Pedro and Jaime’s work is aimed at connecting with the general public and bringing enjoyment to the masses.
Jaime Molina graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2003. He received a BFA with an emphasis in printmaking. He is very fluent in many facets of art making including multi- media painting, sculpture, printmaking and murals. After graduating he has exhibited work nationally in several states, as well as internationally in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2012. He has traveled extensively through Latin America and had the opportunity to live in Buenos Aires from 2011 -2012. It was there that he began to explore working on large scale murals on the streets of Buenos Aires. The accessibility and ease of working on the street was an incredibly inspiring experience for him. A method which he brought back home upon returning to Colorado. He has since painted many privately commissioned murals as well as publicly funded murals for the city of Denver. He currently resides and works in Lakewood, Colorado.

The Year in Review
2015-12-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Tattered Cover Book Store, 2526 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Join Active Minds for a program that highlights the important issues and events of 2015. Covering international events, economic challenges, social and political issues and more, this free lecture will examine how pivotal moments from the past twelve months affected us and will continue to impact our lives. Active Minds Co-Founder John Henderson will also take issues from the audience and seek to place them within the broad context of the world in which we currently live.
Free event.

More about Active Minds: www.activeminds.com

Symphony at the Movies: Home Alone
2015-12-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Colorado Symphony Chorus, Mary Louise Burke, associate director
A holiday classic, Home Alone features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live as the film is screened on large suspended screens. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern). Hilarious and heartwarming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family. (CO Symphony)
Tickets: $29.00 – $89.00; children 12 and under can get $10 tickets to Colorado Symphony shows
More info and tickets: https://tickets.coloradosymphony.org/single/eventDetail.aspx?p=3685

Home Alone + Free Pizza Party
2015-12-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
PIZZA PARTY! Tuesday, December 22nd at 7:30pm. Come early for FREE pizza courtesy of Basil Docs!
Home Alone is the beloved family comedy about a young boy named Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) who is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a vacation in France over the holiday season. Once he realizes they’ve left him home alone, he learns to fend for himself and, eventually has to protect his house against two bumbling burglars (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) who are planning to rob every house in Kevin’s suburban Chicago neighborhood. Though the film’s slapstick ending may be somewhat violent, Culkin’s charming presence helped the film become one of the most successful ever at the time of its release.
More info and tickets: http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/detail.aspx?id=28089&FID=86

A Christmas Story
2015-12-23 | Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax, Denver, CO, 80206
All day long on Wednesday, December 23rd! Screenings at 2, 4:30 and 7pm
In the 1940’s, in the town of Hammond, 9-year-old Ralphie wants one thing for Christmas — an official Red Ryder BB rifle. When he asks his mother for the BB gun for Christmas, she says, “No, you’ll shoot your eye out”. When he writes an essay about it at school his teacher gives him a C+ with a note saying “You’ll shoot your eye out.” Next he asks Santa for the gun, Santa’s response is familiar, he says, “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.” Ralph fears that he’ll never get the BB gun for Christmas. But there may be a surprise in store for him.
More info and tickets: http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/detail.aspx?id=28090&FID=86

B-Side Winter Session with Esme Patterson - SOLD OUT
2015-12-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Join the MCA for an intimate evening of music with Esme Patterson in the Whole Room.
Bio: “Paper Bird’s Esmé Patterson flies solo,” mused Denver’s Westword in Summer of 2012. Since that time this fierce and brilliant songwriter’s altitude and velocity has only increased. As a founding member of the Americana group Paper Bird, Patterson’s songwriting is at the heart of the folk and roll explosion in Denver, CO. Never one to have too many irons in the fire, Patterson appears on Anais Mitchell’s Hadestown, has performed on both Letterman and Leno as a backup singer for Tennis, and has collaborated with Shakey Graves and Nathaniel Rateliff. Woman to Woman, a concept album, is her second solo release.
6PM Doors | 7-9PM Show
All Ages
Buy Tickets: $10 Members, $15 General
More info: http://mcadenver.org/esmewinter.php

Paris Holiday: Jeff Hooton and Rex Spease
2015-12-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Popups Example
Two local musicians, Jeff Hooton and Rex Spease, have come together to channel music that evokes a Paris street, wet with December rain, chilly yet happy with the bustle of shoppers; cafes full of beautiful people watching the world go by; and 1930s night clubs celebrating the time before the war. Jeff and Rex specialize in being multi-instrumental, so their concert includes music on accordion, flute, clarinet and saxophone. Vive la France!
Free event.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh

A Weekend of Star Wars
2015-12-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2015-12-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
The Colorado Symphony presents a concert filled with music from the world of Star Wars and classical favorites spanning the parsecs between Denver and Dagobah. Whether your loyalties lie with the Imperial Forces or the Rebel Troops, you’re sure to hear your favorite themes and discover a few more. And remember: May the Force be with you. (CO Symphony)
Tickets: $29 – $89; children 12 and under enjoy $10 tickets at the Colorado Symphony
More info and tickets: https://tickets.coloradosymphony.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=3646

New Year's Eve Countdown Party
2015-12-31 | Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Countdown to midnight in the heart of downtown Denver. Denver Union Station will feature three levels of festive celebration, all with free admission and an array of drink specials. In the Great Hall, two of Colorado’s top DJ’s will battle it out with their signature mixes and hottest jams. At 11:30pm, you and the fellow party-goers will determine who will be leading the party into 2016.
Looking for a more intimate feel? Head down to Terminal Bar’s Gallery located in the lower level of Union Station. Enjoy vibrant, yet elegant jazz provided by Gypsy Swing Style Quartet. Cooper Lounge, Denver’s most elegant and lauded lounge, will also be taking reservations and providing guests with high-end cocktails and an extensive wine list.
This is not a ticketed event, entry is free!
More info: http://unionstationindenver.com/news-events

Noon Year's Eve
2015-12-31 09:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Drive, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Enjoy the sights, sounds and excitement of Times Square on New Year’s Eve at the Children’s Museum — all before bedtime! Noon Year’s Eve is a longtime Denver New Year’s Eve tradition and a great choice for families.
The celebration is filled with ball drops and countdowns each hour, rainbow confetti, bubble wrap fireworks, art projects, music, performances and StoryTimes.
Noon Year’s Eve events are included with general Museum admission (Under Age One: Free; Age One: $11; Ages 2 – 59: $13; Seniors (60+): $11; Members: Free) and with the new museum expansion, there’s even more to see and do!
Parking is free for members, space allowing, and $5 for non-members.
More info: http://mychildsmuseum.org/events/EventDetail/noon-year-s-eve

New Year's Noon Party
2015-12-31 11:00 - 12:30 | Untitled ngg_pictures
Bring the whole family to the library to celebrate New Year’s Eve with crafts and fun as we count down to noon!
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/new-years-noon-party

Noon Year's Eve Party!
2015-12-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO, 80209, United States
Kids and their grown-ups are invited to celebrate Noon Year’s Eve with Denver Public Library! Participants will make New Year’s crafts, eat snacks, jump on bubble wrap and have a countdown with a balloon drop.
More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/noon-years-eve-party
