COMMUNITY CALENDAR Where To Go, What To Do Near You Blossoms Of Light, through Jan. 1 — View a million colorful holiday lights with spark- ing passages, new displays at Denver Botanic Gardens. Information: 720-865-3501. Indian Portraits, Dimensional Photos, Jan. 2-Feb. 28 — Indian portraits, color photos and acrylics paintings at the Robert Anderson Gallery. Information: 303-257-0684. Julie Geller, Jan. 5 — Warm, funny singer-songwriter brings best parts of new world and old world Ashkenazi Jewish music to Tuft Theatre. Information: 303-777-1003. Whiffenpoofs Of Yale, Jan. 5 — World’s oldest a cappella group sing again in the Gates Concert Hall at DU’s Newman Center, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-871-7720. What Lies Between, through Jan. 6 — Artist Margaret Neumann retrospective exhibit celebrates her impact on RedLine’s 10 Anniversary. Information: 303-296-4448. A Bronx Tale, Jan. 8-20 — See high-energy dance numbers in this Buell Theatre show that’s a combo of Jersey Boys and West Side Story. Information: 202-893-4100. National Western Stock Show, Jan. 8-27 — See rodeos, horse shows, livestock, plus art and special events at the National Western Complex. Information: 303-296-6977. On Sex, Class & Death, Jan. 10 — Faculty lecture by DU Professor of French Frederique Chevillot in Special Event Room (209), 4 p.m. Information: 303-871-2425. National Western Parade, Jan. 10 — Noon start at Union Station to Tremont. BBQ lunch is in Wells Fargo Bldg. atrium, 11:30 a.m. Information: 303-296-6977. Orchid Showcase, Jan. 10-Feb. 17 — Annual exhibit of colorful orchid blooms is in Denver Botanic Garden’s Orangery & Marnie’s Pavilion. Information: 720-865-3500. Dulcimer, Jan. 11 — Balance & Swing, The Gael & Colorado Festival band plays jazz, modern pop and Celtic pieces at Swallow Hill, 8 p.m. Information: 303-777-1003. Mustard Plug, Jan. 11 — Enjoy band’s punk-influenced music that has lasted 21 years at Colfax’s Bluebird Theater, 8 p.m. doors open 7 p.m. Information: 303-377-1666. Horizon, Jan. 11-March 2 — Atmospheric painting and earthly sculpture create dream- like tranquility of space and line at Walker Fine Art. Information: 303-355-8955. Thunder & Rain, Jan. 12 — Four-piece acoustic-country band blends great picking blue- grass and country-pop at Tuft Theatre, 8 p.m. Information: 303-777-1003. A Daughter’s Eye-Voice, through Jan. 13 — Clyfford Still’s youngest daughter curated show includes new work by dad at the Still Museum. Information: 720-354-4880. Above & Beyond, through Jan. 13 — Fly a supersonic jet, pilot a drone or ride into space at Wings Over The Rockies interactive exhibit. Information: 303-360-5360. Beatles vs. Stones, Jan. 13 — Tribute bands for two of the all time best face off in a show- down at The Oriental Theatre on W. 44th, 7:30 p.m. Information: 720-420-0030. Harry Tuft, Jan. 17 — Folklore legend regarded as the godfather of folk music in the Rocky Mountain area entertains at Swallow Hill, 7 p.m. Information: 303-777-1003. Down With The Count, A Basie Bash, Jan. 19 — The Count Basie Orchestra swings into Arvada Center’s Main Stage Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Information: 720-898-7200. Rock Of Ages, Jan. 25-27 — Tenth Anniversary Tour has new cast and features music of bands such as Styx and Twisted Sister at the Buell. Information: 303-893-4100. Anna Karenina, Jan. 25-Feb. 24 — A modern adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s Countess Karenina masterpiece is at the Stage Theatre. Information: 303-893-4100. Lost In Yonkers, Jan. 25-March 3 — Neil Simon coming-of-age Pulitzer -Tony Award win- ning story at Golden’s Miners Alley Playhouse. Information: 303-935-3044. Marc Cohn Concert, Jan. 26 — Grammy winner singer for Walking in Memphis entertains at annual Temple Emanuel fundraiser, 7:30 p.m. Information: 303-388-4013. Starting Gardens From Seed, Jan. 26 — Rocky Mountain Gardening class is for advanced gardeners at Denver Botanic Gardens, 9:30-noon. Information: 720-865-3500. Raisins & Almonds, Jan. 27 — Hebrew Chorale and soloist Cantor Asa Fradkin concert, reception and dinner at the Hebrew Alliance, 5 p.m. Information: 303-355-0232. Colorado Water Congress, Jan. 30-Feb. 1 — Attend confab to network and collaborate on state water issues at Westin Westminster. Information: 303-837-0812. Art Of Smartphone Photography, Jan. 31 & March 20 — Learn to leverage this accessi- ble digital tool at Denver Botanic Gardens, 6-9 p.m. Information: 720-865-3500. Colorado Dulcimer Festival, Feb. 1-2 — Dulcimer music workshops 8 a.m. plus 7 p.m. concerts at Littleton St. James Presbyterian Church. Information: 303-794-6851. The Wizard Of Oz, Feb. 1-10 — Colorado Ballet premieres a brand new ballet with live music by the Ballet Orchestra in the Ellie. Information: 303-837-8888, ext. 2. The Diary Of Anne Frank, Feb. 1-May 17 — See new Wendy Kesselman adaptation in the Black Box Theatre at The Arvada Center. Information: 720-898-7200. The Knocks, Feb. 6 — The New York City-based electronic duo of Ben “B-Roc” Ruttner & James “JPratt” Patterson play the Bluebird, 8 p.m. Information: 303-377-1666. The Whistle Blower, Feb. 8-March 10 — Tale of screenwriter caught between the good life and fact he can’t keep quite at Space Theatre. Information: 303-893-4100. Tribute To John Philip Sousa, Feb. 9 — The Colorado Wind Ensemble plays Phillip Sousa’s overtures-marches in Auraria’s King Center. Information: 303-394-4552. ETHDenver, Feb. 15-17 — Meeting to support and build a decentralized future with block chain technologies at the Fox Street Compound. Information: ethdenver.com. Romeo & Juliet, Feb. 16-25 — See Colorado Ballet’s production of the romantic Shakespeare love story in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Information: 303-339-1630. Civil Rights Awards Reception, Feb. 20 — Event in Ellie’s Chambers Grant Salon honors Judy and Dennis Shepard, two others, 5:30 p.m. Information: 720-799-9678. The Honor Code, Feb. 21 — Professor Anthony Appiah is the Distinguished DU Speak- er on Moral Behavior in Sturm Hall Room 248, 6 p.m. Information: 303-871-2425. Colorado Nonprofit Assn., Feb. 21 — Annual meeting reviews accomplishments, elects new board members at 789 N. Sherman St., 4:30 p.m. Information: 720-855-0501. The Moors, Feb. 22-May 18 — This Jen Silverman English dark comedy with a sense of the absurd is in Arvada Center’s Black Box Theatre. Information: 720-898-7200. Denver Mardi Gras, Feb. 24 — One of city’s biggest, best and crazy fun Bourbon Street parties will return to the Exdo Event Center, 6-11 p.m. Information: 303-469-5443. Dior: Paris To The World, through March 3 — View 150 dresses, drawings, photos and videos of fashion legacy at Denver Art Museum. Information: 720-913-0130. Sin Street Social Club, March 15-May 19 — A flirty, fun, feminist world premiere com- edy in Arvada Center’s Black Box Theatre. Information: 720-898-7200. Shades Of Blue, March 16 — Piano soloist Dr. Jooeun Pak joins the Colorado Wind Ensemble at the Auraria King Center, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Information: 303-394-4552. Music of Stevie Wonder, March 16 — Stevie Wonder backup Robert Johnson performs at Arvada Center’s Main Stage Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Information: 720-898-7200. Hello Dolly, March 27-April 7 — Tony Award winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in acclaimed smash hit at the Buell Theatre. Information: 303-893-4100. Ballet Director’s Choice, March 30-April 1 — Colorado Ballet closes out season with Pillar of Fire in the Gates Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. Information: 303-339-1630 Xanadu, through April 28 — Relive the glorious days of roller disco in this 1980s musi- cal playing DCPA’s Garner Galleria Theatre. Information: 303-893-4100. Escapes Elsewhere Lafayette Oatmeal Festival, Jan. 12 — Attend 23rd annual healthy lifestyle breakfast and 5K walk-run at Pioneer Elementary, 7:30-noon. Information: 303-666-9555. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Jan. 24 — See 40th season of playful parody of classical ballet at the Fort Collins Lincoln Center. Information: 970-221-6730. Frisco Gold Rush, Feb. 9 — The 49th event observes mining heritage and the snowy Nordic culture of Frisco, Colo., with ski-skate races. Information: 800-424-1554. Colorado Special Olympics Winter Games, March 2-3 — See snowboarding skiing and snowshoeing contests at Copper Mountain Resort. Information: 970-968-2318. Frozen Dead Guy Days, March 8-10 — Ice coffin races, frozen wet t-shirt contests plus frozen salmon tossing in Nederland, Colo. Information: 303-506-1048.