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  • Daily Horoscope for January 6, 2026

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    Moon Alert: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) and important decisions from 8 a.m. to 12 noon EST today (5 a.m. to 9 a.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from LEO into VIRGO.

    Happy Birthday for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026:

    You are idealistic, fair-minded and determined. You don’t hesitate to defend your convictions. This is a year of building and construction to create solid foundations in your life, both physically and internally. Take charge of your health. Explore yoga or the martial arts. Stay grounded and levelheaded.

    ARIES

    (March 21-April 19)
    ★★★★
    You make a marvelous impression on others today. In particular, bosses, parents and people in authority will see you as attractive, effective and capable. This admiration might promote a flirtation or romance with a boss or someone in authority. Tonight: Work.

    TAURUS

    (April 20-May 20)
    ★★★★
    Travel for pleasure if you can. If you can’t travel far, then be a tourist in your own city and enjoy your surroundings. Even the smallest event – a cup of coffee in a different cafe – could be a pleasant new experience. If possible, see galleries and craft fairs to admire the art of other cultures. Tonight: Socialize!

    GEMINI

    (May 21-June 20)
    ★★★
    Decisions related to banking, shared property, inheritances and anything that you share with someone else will be favorable today. Recent disputes might be settled. Trust your ideas and especially your ability to communicate what you want to say. Tonight: Relax.

    CANCER

    (June 21-July 22)
    ★★★★
    Discussions with partners and close friends will go well today. Recently, you might have felt annoyed with someone. A little tension might have been simmering. Today the Sun is lined up with Venus opposite your sign promoting understanding and compromise. Tonight: Discussions.

    LEO

    (July 23-Aug. 22)
    ★★★
    Check the Moon Alert today, especially regarding spending money or making important decisions related to your job. Today relations with authority figures and co-workers will go well. Previously, someone might have felt threatened by your determination, but today things are OK. Tonight: Take care of what you own.

    VIRGO

    (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
    ★★★★
    The Moon moves into your sign today, which will give you a little advantage over all the other signs. You can test this by asking the universe for a favor. Make a request. Demand the advantage. See what happens. The world will tilt toward all VIRGOs today. Tonight: You win!

    LIBRA

    (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
    ★★★★
    Solitude in beautiful surroundings will delight you today. You might enjoy time spent at home (most likely) or you might find inspiration somewhere else. If redecorating or doing something to beautify your home, be careful about being too extravagant. Keep your receipts. Tonight: Enjoy solitude.

    SCORPIO

    (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
    ★★★★
    Conversations with others will be sweet and charming today because you feel sociable and friendly. Even financial discussions will go your way. Meanwhile, look about you, because your ability to appreciate your daily surroundings is heightened. This is a gift. Tonight: Friendly bonds.

    SAGITTARIUS

    (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
    ★★★
    Your focus is on money, cash flow, assets and possessions today, no question. Listen to your moneymaking ideas. They will be worthwhile. However, you might be inclined to extravagance or self-indulgence today. Don’t fritter away your hard-earned cash. Tonight: You’re noticed.

    CAPRICORN

    (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
    ★★★★
    Four planets are in your sign, and today in particular, the Sun is lined up with fair Venus, making smoothing your ability to schmooze with everyone. A new love interest might pop up in your life. Get out and socialize. It’s a great day to buy wardrobe goodies! Tonight: Do something different.

    AQUARIUS

    (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
    ★★★
    You’ll enjoy time alone in pleasant surroundings because you need to catch your breath. You might be concerned about shared property, taxes or debt. Whatever the case, pamper yourself in a pleasing way. Yoga, meditation or a walk in the park will ground you and make your day. You matter. Tonight: Check your finances.

    PISCES

    (Feb. 19-March 20)
    ★★★★
    This is a lovely day to schmooze with others, particularly younger people or artistic, creative types. You might take hold of a project and direct things the way you want them to go. For some of you, a platonic relationship will turn romantic. Or perhaps a subtle flirtation will make your heart skip a beat.Tonight: Be cooperative.

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  • Storied Bay Area music venue to reopen under new name, ownership

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    Get ready for the next chapter in the history of one of the Bay Area music scene’s most storied addresses.

    Best known for hosting Boz Scagg’s legendary Slim’s hotspot for decades, and then a more recent (and much shorter) stint as YOLO Nightclub, the venue located at 333 11th St. in San Francisco will now transform into the home of The Budda.

    The venue’s name references East Bay rapper Budda Mack, who is backing the new club.

    “San Francisco, Bay Area get ready for the opening of my night club in SF,”
    Mack posted on Instagram. “January is about to be different. A new chapter is opening with THE BUDDA night club 333 11th street San Francisco CA — a new club bringing energy, culture, and unforgettable nights to the city.

    “This isn’t just another venue, it’s a movement. Lock in, stay tuned, and prepare yourself… THE BUDDA is coming.”

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  • Award-winning chefs and bakers from Colorado, California join forces to form Breckenridge’s newest bakery

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    By Kit Geary, Summit Daily 

    Rootstalk and Radicato founder Matt Vawter said he doesn’t view his newest venture as just a bakery, it’s a culinary collaboration with friends that he said they plan to build on.

    Threefold Bakery, which opened Sunday, Dec. 28, is backed by a team who have their fair share of accolades in the culinary field, making for shelves stocked with truly elevated baked goods.

    The bakery tucked around a corner of Breckenridge Main Street brings together Vawter, who won a James Beard Award, Sean McGaughey, who managed a Michelin three-star restaurant, and Melissa McGaughey, who won the Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship in 2019. Additionally, Melissa and Sean own a bakery that’s been recognized by the New York Times as one of the best in the nation, Quail & Condor, and one recognized by the Michelin Guide of recommendation restaurants, Troubadour Bread & Bistro, both in Healdsburg, California.

    Vawter said the name Threefold defines their operation threefold. First, a croissant, a staple item at the bakery, is folded three times. Second, the bakery has three owners. And, lastly, this is Vawter’s third business venture with his business partner Patrick Murphy, who is also a partner in Vawter’s other restaurants, Rootstalk Breckenridge and Radicato Breckenridge.

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  • ‘The best place to hear live music in San Francisco’ is closing down

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    The Bottom of the Hill — once dubbed as “the best place to hear live music in San Francisco” by Rolling Stone magazine — is set to close its doors at the end of 2026.

    The popular music venue, which booked early-career gigs by Green Day, Oasis, Alanis Morissette, The Strokes and other acts that would go on to headline major arenas and festivals, will host its last gig on New Year’s Eve, according to a post made on the Bottom of the Hill’s Facebook page.

    “We make this announcement with great difficulty,” the post reads. “This legendary business will have lived to the ripe old age of 35, a long stretch in San Francisco for an independent rock ‘n’ roll venue of our size. It has been a wonderful trip, and we are full of stories and memories. We have hosted tens of thousands of musical artists and have been a community partner as well, holding numerous benefits, school recitals, weddings, birthdays, and memorials. Let’s have one more solid year of memories together and bid a fond farewell to a legendary venue.”

    The closing will mark the end of one of the Bay Area’s marquee independent music venues — one of the very few that aren’t booked by a major concert promoter. Yet, thankfully, the club owners are giving people plenty of advance notice so that music fans from all around the Bay Area will have12 months to visit and bid farewell to the club, which has also hosted such great bands as the Throwing Muses, the Donnas, Queens of the Stone Age, Neutral Milk Hotel, the White Stripes and the Dandy Warhols since originally opening its doors at the corner of 17th and Missouri streets in the Potrero Hill district in 1991.

    “We will curate one more year of great shows, enticing bands that make up our history to come back for one final play on our stage,” the Facebook post reads. “Let’s celebrate, for one more spin, how far we came, how many bands we hosted, how many amazing people we worked with.

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  • Santa Anita rained out again Sunday, set to resume racing Thursday

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    Santa Anita horse racing was canceled again Sunday as a rainy period in Southern California stretched to nearly two weeks.

    The track in Arcadia had also called off racing Saturday. It’s scheduled to resume Thursday, the first of two Thursday cards added to make up for rainouts.

    The announcement by Santa Anita management came shortly after 7 a.m. Sunday. As of 8:30, Los Alamitos hadn’t yet announced if its Sunday night quarter-horse and thoroughbred races would go ahead after Saturday’s were canceled.

    Santa Anita’s winter-spring season was supposed to begin Dec. 26, but opening day was postponed to Dec. 28 after accurate forecasts of four days of wet weather starting Dec. 23. Racing also was rained out Dec. 31 — a scheduled makeup day — and Jan. 1 and 3. The track had planned to have seven days of racing by now but has been able to have only three.

    It’s the most rainouts at Santa Anita in a short period since California began routinely canceling or postponing racing in wet weather after a spike in the number of horse deaths at the Los Angeles area’s largest track in early 2019 coincided with an extended period of rain. There was a similar period of rainouts in January 2023, a year Santa Anita ended up running four fewer days than scheduled during its season.

    As of Sunday morning, AccuWeather’s forecast early Sunday for the Arcadia area called for a higher than 50% chance of rain in the morning hours, worsening to higher than 80% from 1 to 3 p.m. Santa Anita’s nine-race card, including the Las Flores Stakes, a Grade III sprint for fillies and mares, was scheduled to begin at noon.

    After showers Monday, no rain is predicted for an extended period.

    “We are grateful for the support of our stakeholders these last two weeks,” Santa Anita general manager Nate Newby said in Sunday’s announcement. “It hasn’t been easy, but the safety of the horses will always come first. We’re looking forward to building on the strong momentum from our first few days and getting back to business.”

    The postponed opening day ended up drawing a crowd of 41,962, biggest since 2016 for a Santa Anita opener.

    The nine races scheduled to start Thursday at noon include two stakes on turf, the Grade III Robert J. Frankel Stakes for fillies and mares and the Eddie Logan Stakes for 3-year-olds, both of which were originally scheduled for Dec. 28.

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  • Telluride will partially reopen soon despite ongoing ski patroller strike

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    Telluride Ski Resort is planning to reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, after spending more than a week closed with its ski patrol on strike.

    The resort announced on social media Saturday that it would run one lift with access to its bunny hill. Representatives were not immediately available to comment on what this means for negotiations with the patrollers’ union, the Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association. The patrol remains on strike, union president Graham Hoffman said Saturday morning.

    Reactions on social media were mixed, with comments ranging from relief and excitement to frustration and disappointment. Many expressed support for the patrol and called on the resort to settle the contract dispute. Meanwhile, the Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association continued picketing at the gondola station in downtown Telluride on Saturday.

    Telluride bookings plummet, anxiety rises as ski resort strike continues

    Telluride Ski Resort originally opened on Dec. 6, a week later than originally planned due to an uncharacteristically warm start to the season. It closed on Dec. 27 when the ski patrollers went on strike and has since been working to recruit personnel, including medical professionals, to fill the gaps in staffing.

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  • Daily Horoscope for January 3, 2026

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    Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Full Moon in CANCER peaks at 5:03 a.m. EST today (2:03 a.m. PST). The Moon is in CANCER.

    Happy Birthday for Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026:

    You are charming, idealistic and committed to the pursuit of your ideals. You have an amazing imagination. This is a year of exciting changes that will bring you increased personal freedom. Let go of anything that is holding you back. Seek out new opportunities. Travel is likely.

    ARIES

    (March 21-April 19)
    ★★★
    Today your challenge is whether to meet the demands of home and family versus the demands of your reputation in the community and your career. This particular Full Moon suggests that you cannot ignore your public reputation. Tough one. Tonight: Privacy.

    TAURUS

    (April 20-May 20)
    ★★★★
    Pay attention to everything you say and do today because this is an accident-prone day due to the Full Moon energy. An accident doesn’t have to happen because of the Full Moon. But if you’re emotionally hyped or upset, this could distract you and create an accident. Capisce? Tonight: Make plans.

    GEMINI

    (May 21-June 20)
    ★★★
    Certain financial matters might come to a head today because of the Full Moon energy. This means you will clearly see what is doable in terms of how much money you have and what is not doable. This is good to know. Now you can plan your next move. Tonight: Frugality.

    CANCER

    (June 21-July 22)
    ★★★★
    Today the first Full Moon in your sign this year is taking place. (The next Full Moon in CANCER will occur on Dec. 23.) Naturally, this will create tension between you and those who are closest to you. However, it will give you the courage to get out of a situation you don’t like. Tonight: You’re serious.

    LEO

    (July 23-Aug. 22)
    ★★★
    Today things are a bit challenging, especially at work, or even with your health or when dealing with a pet, because of the Full Moon energy. However, it is possible to set things in motion this evening that will have a long-term benefit for you. Think about this. Tonight: Solitude.

    VIRGO

    (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
    ★★★★
    Your dealings with kids, as well as romantic partners, are challenged today because of the Full Moon energy. Be encouraged by the fact that this is brief. (It’s strong for 24 hours and certainly gone after 48 hours.) Choose a fun, relaxing activity as a distraction. Tonight: Get advice.

    LIBRA

    (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
    ★★★
    Today’s Full Moon could create problems with parents and bosses or your home and family. Whatever is happening with family will require your attention. Be the peacemaker. What you do now will benefit your home for a long time in the future. Tonight: Show respect.

    SCORPIO

    (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
    ★★★★
    Pay attention to everything you say and do today because this is a mildly accident-prone day for you. The reason an accident might occur is because you’re distracted. (An accident doesn’t have to happen just because it’s the Full Moon.) Tonight: Study.

    SAGITTARIUS

    (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
    ★★★
    Avoid quarrels about money or possessions today. Today is the Full Moon, and it is active in both your Money Houses. Stay positive. Be generous. Without question, your generosity will be returned to you in greater fold in the future. Tonight: Optimism.

    CAPRICORN

    (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
    ★★★
    Today the Full Moon is taking place opposite your sign, which might trigger tension between you and spouses, partners or close friends. This tension is short-lived, but it’s here today. More than others, you can handle challenges that require self-discipline. Demonstrate grace under pressure. Tonight: Cooperate.

    AQUARIUS

    (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
    ★★★
    Today has its challenges, but they’re not insurmountable. You might feel a bit out of sorts or worried and not know why. Or worse yet, worried and you do know why! Later in the day, you’ll feel better. You might have good ideas about how to make improvements with home and family. Tonight: Work.

    PISCES

    (Feb. 19-March 20)
    ★★★★
    Social outings might drift off course because of today’s Full Moon energy. Remind yourself to be patient when dealing with your kids. Likewise, romantic partners must be patient dealing with each other. By evening, things take on a reassuring warm glow. “More chocolate?” Tonight: Play!

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  • Things to do in Denver this weekend, Jan. 2-4

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    By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite

    Happy New Year!

    Ring in 2026 this weekend by attending a vision board party, intention-setting event or a Colorado Mammoth game.

    This weekend is also your last chance to explore several holiday- and winter-themed events and exhibits, such as Magical Winter Nights at Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Zoo Lights.

    Whatever you do, make it a great weekend! 

    (P.S.: Next week, Thursday, Jan. 8, the National Western Stock Show gets underway with a parade in downtown Denver near Union Station.)

    Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.

    Friday, Jan. 2

    Just for fun

    Magical Winter Nights. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 4:15-9 p.m. Free (guests ages 2 and under), $19.95 (guests ages 3-18), $21.95 (guests ages 65 and older), $24.95 (adults). Discounted rates for members.

    *Blossom of Lights. Denver Botanic Gardens – York Street, 1007 York St. 4:30-9 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $20-$29 (members), $24-$33 (non-members).

    Elitch Holidays (formerly Luminova Holidays). Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle. 5-9 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $20.26 (adults, when purchased online).

    *Christmas in Color. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 5-9:30 p.m. Starting at $34.99.

    New Year’s Sound Bath. Dandy Lion Coffee Co., 5225 E. 38th Ave. 6-7:30 p.m. $33.85. Advance registration recommended.

    *Trail of Lights. Denver Botanic Gardens – Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road. 5-8 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $10-$12 (children ages 3-15), $16-$18 (ages 65 and older), $18-$20 (adults).

    *Hudson Holidays. Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 5-9:30 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $17.06 (ages 3-12), $20.26 (ages 65 and older), $22.40 (adults).  

    Kids and family

    ICE! Featuring Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Last Day. Gaylord Rockies, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora. 9 a.m.-8:45 p.m. Starting at $31. 

    *Snow Days. Children’s Museum of Denver, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. Opens at 9 a.m. Free (children under 1 year of age and members), $17.75 (1-year-olds and visitors ages 60 and older), $19.75 (ages 2-59). All ages.

    *Zoo Lights. Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, 2300 Steele St. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Free (ages 2 and under), $19 (ages 3-15), $26 (ages 16 and older).

    Comedy and theater

    Emo Philips. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. $25-$30.

    Eddie Ifft. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25-$30. 

    Rotating Tap Comedy. River North Brewery – Blake Street Taproom, 3400 Blake St. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

    Secret Late Night Comedy Show and Free Pizza. Denver Comedy Underground, 675 22nd St. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. $25 (in advance), $30 (at the door). 

    Art, culture, and media

    Moments That Made US. History Colorado, 1200 Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children ages 18 and under), $15 (adults).

    The Honest Eye: Camille Pissarro’s Impressionism. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children age 18 and younger), $22-$27 (students, teachers, active military members, veterans, seniors ages 65 and older), $25-$30 (adults). 

    Perfectly Lost. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$25. Advance registration required.

    Eat and drink

    Blitzen’s at Shep’s. Omni Interlocken, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield. 11 a.m.-midnight. No cover.

    Jingle Bao Rock. Bao Brewhouse, 1317 14th St. Noon-midnight. No cover.

    Italian Regional Cooking: Tuscany. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6-9:30 p.m. $132 (per person). Advance registration required.

    Grabados Y Gustación: Printmaking & Mezcal. Manos Sagrados, 9975 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. 6-11 p.m. $8 (workshop only), $15 (workshop and tasting).

    Chocolate & Wine Pairing Class. The Chocolate Therapist, 2560 W. Main St., Littleton. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $44.52. Advance registration required.

    Music and nightlife

    Laser Billie Eilish. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Prices vary.

    Paloma Rose: Tribute to Nina Simone. Dazzle at The Arts Complex, 1080 14th St. 6:30 p.m. Prices vary.

    Worakls. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $30.66-$39.94.

    Sports and fitness

    *Denver Nuggets at Cleveland Cavaliers. Watch on Altitude or Prime Video, or listen at 92.5 FM. 5:30 p.m.

    *Ice Skating. Throughout the Denver metro, locations listed here. Times vary. Costs vary.

    Saturday, Jan. 3

    Just for fun

    Coffee & Donuts for the Coworking-Curious. The Process, 1060 Bannock St., Suite 200. 8-10 a.m. Free.

    Clock Tower Self-Guided Tours. Denver Clocktower, 1601 Arapahoe St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (children ages 5 and under), $8 (Historic Denver and Molly Brown House Museum members), $10 (general public).

    Manifest your 2026 – Vision Board Party. West + Main Homes office, 2010 Youngfield St., Lakewood. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Advance registration required.

    2026 Vision Boards. Hazel, 1581 S. Pearl St. 1-3 p.m. $33.85 (includes craft supplies and one cocktail).

    Journal Workshop. Ember and Stitch, 918 W. Eights Ave. 1 p.m. $119.22.

    Elitch Holidays (formerly Luminova Holidays). Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle. 4-9 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $20.26 (adults, when purchased online).

    Magical Winter Nights. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 4:15-9 p.m. Free (guests ages 2 and under), $19.95 (guests ages 3-18), $21.95 (guests ages 65 and older), $24.95 (adults). Discounted rates for members.

    *Zoo Lights. Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, 2300 Steele St. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Free (ages 2 and under), $19 (ages 3-15), $26 (ages 16 and older).

    *Blossom of Lights. Denver Botanic Gardens – York Street, 1007 York St. 4:30-9 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $20-$29 (members), $24-$33 (non-members).

    *Christmas in Color. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 5-9:30 p.m. Starting at $34.99.

    *Hudson Holidays. Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 5-9:30 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $17.06 (ages 3-12), $20.26 (ages 65 and older), $22.40 (adults). 

    *Trail of Lights. Denver Botanic Gardens – Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road. 5-8 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $10-$12 (children ages 3-15), $16-$18 (ages 65 and older), $18-$20 (adults).

    1/3 Look on the Flipside LIVE! with Ian Gibbs. Flipside Theatre, 502 Center Dr., Unit M, Superior. 7-9 p.m. $12.

    Kids and family

    *Snow Days. Children’s Museum of Denver, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. Opens at 9 a.m. Free (children under 1 year of age and members), $17.75 (1-year-olds and visitors ages 60 and older), $19.75 (ages 2-59). All ages.

    Brick Planet: A Magical Journey Made with LEGO Bricks. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (guests ages 2 and under and members), $20.95 (guests ages 3-18), $22.95 (guests ages 65 and older), $25.95 (adults). (Learn more about the exhibit here.)

    Arabic Stories & Language Hour. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 Dahlia St. Free. Ideal for ages 12 and under, when accompanied by an adult.

    Kids’ Matinee: The Playmakers, Snow White & The Dazzle Dwarves, An Interactive Event. Dazzle at The Arts Complex, 1080 14th St. Noon. $6.45. All ages.

    Comedy and theater

    Kibbles ‘N Bits: An Animal Rescue Comedy Show. Denver Comedy Underground, 675 22nd St. 4 p.m. $17.50 (in advance), $25 (at the door). 

    Eddie Ifft. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $25-$30. 

    Emo Philips. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. $25-$30.

    Art, culture, and media

    Moments That Made US. History Colorado, 1200 Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children ages 18 and under), $15 (adults).

    Perfectly Lost. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

    Demo Artist: Miriam Dubinsky. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Noon-3 p.m. Free (members and children age 18 and younger), $22-$27 (students, teachers, active military members, veterans, seniors ages 65 and older), $25-$30 (adults). 

    She Makes an Impression: Colorado Women Take a Look at Themselves – Artist Panel Discussion. D’art Gallery, 900 Santa Fe Dr. 1-3 p.m. No cover.

    Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$25. Advance registration required.

    Eat and drink

    Blitzen’s at Shep’s. Omni Interlocken, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield. 11 a.m.-midnight. No cover.

    Anchors Aweigh – Off to the Next Dock Celebration. Dry Dock Brewing Co., 15120 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora. Noon-8 p.m. No cover.

    Jingle Bao Rock. Bao Brewhouse, 1317 14th St. Noon-midnight. No cover.

    French Regional Cooking: Provence. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6-9:30 p.m. $132 (per person). Advance registration required.

    Chocolate & Wine Pairing Class. The Chocolate Therapist, 2560 W. Main St., Littleton. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $44.52. Advance registration required.

    Music and nightlife

    Dub Wub Wonky Bass January. River, 3759 Chestnut Place. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. $19.63.

    Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Unit 15. 7:30 p.m. $19.20-$131.84.

    Nora en Pure. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m. Prices vary.

    Want more live music? Check out the Indie 102.3 concert calendar.

    Sports and fitness

    New Year’s Intention Setting: Morning Sound Healing & Slow Flow Yoga. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St., Suite 100. 9-11:30 a.m. Pay what you can. Advance registration recommended.

    Coffee & Free Meditation Class. Kadampa Meditation Center Colorado, 4840 W. 29th Ave. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free.

    *Colorado Avalanche at Carolina Hurricanes. Watch on Altitude. 5 p.m. 

    Rochester Knighthawks at Colorado Mammoth. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 7 p.m. Prices vary.

    *Ice Skating. Throughout the Denver metro, locations listed here. Times vary. Costs vary.

    Sunday, Jan. 4

    Just for fun 

    Magical Winter Nights – Last Day. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 4:15-9 p.m. Free (guests ages 2 and under), $19.95 (guests ages 3-18), $21.95 (guests ages 65 and older), $24.95 (adults). Discounted rates for members.

    *Zoo Lights. Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, 2300 Steele St. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Free (ages 2 and under), $19 (ages 3-15), $26 (ages 16 and older).

    *Blossom of Lights. Denver Botanic Gardens – York Street, 1007 York St. 4:30-9 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $20-$29 (members), $24-$33 (non-members).

    *Trail of Lights. Denver Botanic Gardens – Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road. 5-8 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $10-$12 (children ages 3-15), $16-$18 (ages 65 and older), $18-$20 (adults).

    Elitch Holidays (formerly Luminova Holidays). Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle. 5-9 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $20.26 (adults, when purchased online).

    *Hudson Holidays. Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 5-9:30 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $17.06 (ages 3-12), $20.26 (ages 65 and older), $22.40 (adults).  

    Comedy and theater

    Georgia Comstock and Friends. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. $14.

    Art, culture, and media

    Moments That Made US. History Colorado, 1200 Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children ages 18 and under), $15 (adults).

    The Honest Eye: Camille Pissarro’s Impressionism. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children age 18 and younger), $22-$27 (students, teachers, active military members, veterans, seniors ages 65 and older), $25-$30 (adults). 

    What We’ve Been Up To: Landscape – Last Day. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children age 18 and younger), $22-$27 (students, teachers, active military members, veterans, seniors ages 65 and older), $25-$30 (adults). 

    Eat and drink

    Drag Queen Bingo Brunch. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St., Suite 100. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

    Blitzen’s at Shep’s. Omni Interlocken, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield. 11 a.m.-midnight. No cover.

    Jingle Bao Rock – Last Day. Bao Brewhouse, 1317 14th St. Noon-midnight. No cover.

    Date Night: Garlic Lover’s Feast. Stir to Learn, 3215 Zuni St. 5-8 p.m. $240 (for two). Advance registration required.

    Music and nightlife

    Laser Billie Eilish. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 4 p.m. Prices vary.

    Neighborhood Music Jazz Jam. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora. 6-9 p.m. Free.

    Sports and fitness

    Rainforest Yoga. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 7:45 a.m. $12 (member), $15 (non-member). Advance registration required.

    Mother–Daughter Bodyweight Bootcamp + Craft Class. Athleta, 3000 E. First Ave. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free.

    *Denver Nuggets at Brooklyn Nets. Watch on Altitude2, or listen at 950 AM. 1:30 p.m.

    *Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. Watch on CBS. 2:25 p.m. Prices vary.

    *Colorado Avalanche at Florida Panthers. Watch on Altitude. 3 p.m. 

    *Ice Skating. Throughout the Denver metro, locations listed here. Times vary. Costs vary.

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  • Daily Horoscope for January 2, 2026

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    Moon Alert: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) and major decisions from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. EST today (4 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from GEMINI into CANCER.

    Happy Birthday for Friday, Jan. 2, 2026:

    You are sensitive, perceptive and attuned to the finer details of your surroundings. You are motivated, diligent and hardworking. Simplicity is the key to life this year. It’s time to build and create solid foundations, both externally and internally. Take charge of your health. Explore martial arts or yoga.

    ARIES

    (March 21-April 19)
    ★★★
    This is a low-energy day. If you work from home, you might not get dressed. This is a poor day to ask for permission or approval from anyone in a position of authority – a parent, boss, supervisor or the police. Tonight: Relax.

    TAURUS

    (April 20-May 20)
    ★★★
    Today conversations with others will be like two ships passing in the night. Don’t expect much, especially if you’re dealing with travel issues or publishing. Ditto for legal or medical matters. This is a low-energy, even confusing day. Sit this one out. Tonight: Conversations.

    GEMINI

    (May 21-June 20)
    ★★★
    Although you might be interested in discussing financial matters, this is not the day to do it. Everyone is running on empty. Communications are slightly confused and definitely disinterested. Take a nap. Tonight: Check your money.

    CANCER

    (June 21-July 22)
    ★★★★
    People are tired today and not particularly interested in anything other than food. (That’s a given.) Because the Moon is in your sign, you have a slight edge over all the other signs, which means things might go your way. Tonight: Stay mellow.

    LEO

    (July 23-Aug. 22)
    ★★★
    This is a sluggish day at work. It’s difficult for people to concentrate. You might be preoccupied with the past. You might find yourself being more concerned with trivialities than the matter at hand. Don’t be hard on yourself. Everyone feels this way today. Tonight: Solitude.

    VIRGO

    (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
    ★★★
    This is a tough day for parents. You feel low-energy, and dealing with kids requires strength and focus. Good luck! This is also the classic day for misunderstandings and disappointments in romance. People are not interested. They’re distracted. (“Are you kidding me? You’re distracted?”) Tonight: Talk to a friend.

    LIBRA

    (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
    ★★★
    This is a poor day for an important family discussion, although this is exactly what might take place today. If so, your timing could be better. Relax at home. Postpone important decisions for another day. Take it easy and cut everyone else some slack. Grab a cookie. Tonight: Be aware.

    SCORPIO

    (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
    ★★★
    It’s curious, because the planetary vibes today will make you want to talk to someone. You have ideas you want to share, plus you want to hear the latest gossip or news about town. However, you might be too tired to go out. You can barely scroll. It’s that kinda day. Tonight: Ponder future travel.

    SAGITTARIUS

    (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
    ★★★
    Financial matters will require your attention today, whether they’re about your earnings or possessions, or something to do with the shared resources of someone else. However, your physical energy is low and your mental energy is lower. Cope as best you can. Everything seems to be too much trouble. Tonight: Tidy up paperwork.

    CAPRICORN

    (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
    ★★★
    Most people are bummed out because they’re low-energy today and can’t crank up enough interest to put out the effort. We’ve all been there. We’ve all had days like this. Well, this is another one. Because the Moon is opposite your sign, you have to compromise. (I’m not making this up.) Tonight: Listen.

    AQUARIUS

    (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
    ★★★
    “Beware! Today people are acting under the influence of human nature.” Actually, this is not entirely true. Human nature is pumped and enthusiastic most of the time. But today is not one of those times. Today it will be hard to get out of bed. Stay chill. Tonight: Do something.

    PISCES

    (Feb. 19-March 20)
    ★★★★
    You might enjoy a relaxing time with a friend if you can each sit comfortably and not expect too much from each other. The fact is you do feel like socializing, but it’s too much trouble. It’s best to see people in small doses today. Tonight: Relax.

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  • Find your ‘whycation’: Inside 4 travel trends for 2026

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    It’s the start of a new year and, with that, 12 new months of adventures to plan for — and vacations to book. So how are people looking to travel in 2026?

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  • Weekend Pass: Events around the state Jan. 3-4

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    There’s always plenty to do in Ohio over the weekend, and Spectrum News 1 gathered some highlights around each major metropolitan area across the state.

    Here’s some of this weekend’s events:

    Cleveland

    Cleveland Home Show

    • When and where: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 3 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, located at  300 Lakeside Ave.
    • Cost: Free admission with online registration or $10 at the door
    • Info: This is the place to go for everything home improvement. Whether it’s discounts, advice from experts and more, there’s plenty to see

    50 First Jokes

    • When and where: 7 p.m. Jan. 4 at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, located at 2035 E 4th St. in Cleveland
    • Cost: $12
    • Info: Local comedians will gather at this event to tell their first jokes of the new year

    Columbus

    Healthy New Albany Farmers Market

    • When and where: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, located at 150 W. Main St.
    • Info: This event occurs on the first Saturday of the month during the fall and winter and includes an assortment of local vendors

    Holiday Blooms at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

    • When and where: This exhibition lasts until Jan. 4, so this is your last weekend to check it out at the conservatory and botanical gardens, located at 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus
    • Cost: Included with admission
    • Info: The theme of this exhibition is Hues of the Holidays. The website calls it an “enchanting botanical experience is where color takes center stage.”

    Cincinnati

    Disney & Pixar’s “Toy Story” in concert

    • When and where: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3 and 2 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra music hall, located at 1241 Elm St. in Cincinnati
    • Cost: Prices vary, see website for details
    • Info: This concert, conducted by Damon Gupton, will be a live performance that accompanies the playing of the film

    Festival of Ferns

    • When and where: This seasonal event lasts through Jan. 4 Cincinnati Parks’ Krohn Conservatory, located at 1501 Eden Park Drive
    • Cost: $10 for adults, $7 for kids age 5-17, free for kids 5 and younger
    • Info: This event includes a “botanical model of Cincinnati,” trains, landmarks and more. This is your last weekend to check out the event as it ends Jan. 4

    Dayton

    Pyramid Hill Lights

    • When and where: 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 4
    • Cost: $25 for a carload of non-members, $15 for a carload of members
    • Info: There’s plenty of holiday lights for the family to drive through

    Deck the Diamond

    • When and where: Runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on select nights (including this Friday and Saturday) until Jan. 3 at Day Air Ballpark, located at 220 N Patterson Blvd. in Dayton
    • Cost: $14 for Friday through Sunday tickets, free for kids 2 and younger
    • Info: This event features light displays and shows, decorations and more “to create unforgettable memories for you and your loved ones!”

    Toledo

    Archery and Fireside S’mores

    • When and where: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 4 at t Pearson Metropark, Sledding Hill, located at 761 S Lallendorf Road
    • Cost: $10
    • Info: If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to practice your archery and enjoy some s’mores at the same time, this event is surely for you

    Toledo Paint and Sip Party – Snow Globe

    • When and where: 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 3 at Wine & Canvas Toledo Studio, located at 5248 Monroe St. in Toledo
    • Cost: $40
    • Info: At this event, you’ll have the chance to have some drinks and create your own canvas, with guidance from a local artist

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  • 120 years on, Epiphany celebration continues to shine on Tarpon Springs

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    TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. – Spring Bayou is quiet.

    But the waters in one of Tarpon Springs’ most well-known neighborhoods will soon be alive with excitement for yet another celebration.

    Epiphany 2026 has arrived.


    The largest Epiphany celebration in the western hemisphere is once again set for Jan. 6 in northern Pinellas County. This year’s event will be the 120th edition of the renowned ceremony.

    Epiphany is celebrated worldwide, but the famous celebration in Tarpon Springs turns the small town known for its quaint sponge docks into a unique festival that sees 20,000 people descend on the area.

    Crowds annually turn out at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral and at Spring Bayou for the first week of January’s Orthodox Epiphany observance.

    The Tarpon Springs community has commemorated Christ’s baptism for more than a century with services at St. Nicholas Cathedral, and events highlighted by a ceremonial cross dive at Spring Bayou. (Spectrum News/Jorja Roman)

    And once again, the highlight of the celebration will come when about 60 young men will take their places in the usually chilly waters of the bayou in hopes of retrieving the cross from the water and the yearlong blessing that is said to come with it.

    The event-filled celebration features a Blessing of the Fleet on Monday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m. at the Sponge Docks on the Anclote River. 

    WATCH: What is Epiphany?

    The next day begins with an 8 a.m. church service at St. Nicholas, followed by the procession of clergy and faithful to Spring Bayou around noon.

    The dove release is next, followed by the Archbishop throwing a cross into the bayou and the young men dive into the waters. The one diver who retrieves the cross is considered blessed for the entire year.

    Following the ceremony and cross throw, the Epiphany Glendi (festival) will be held at the Spanos-Pappas Community Center (348 N Pinellas Ave) with food, drink, live music, and dancing. 

    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

    Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (Epiphany Day)

    • 8:00 AM: Orthros (Matins) and Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
    • 9:00 AM (approx.): Procession from the Cathedral to Spring Bayou.
    • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Blessing of the Tarpon Springs waters, Dove Release, and the Dive for the Cross in Spring Bayou by young men.
    • 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (or later): Epiphany Glendi Festival at the Sponge Docks with food, music, and dancing.

    ORIGINS

    Epiphany, also called the Theophany (meaning “appearance of God”), celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the River Jordan by St. John the Baptist.

    The most characteristic feature of the Orthodox Epiphany observance is the sanctification of the waters. The waters of the River Jordan were blessed by the presence of Jesus.

    The observance spread to the new world and eventually to Tarpon Springs, which boasts the largest percentage of Greek Americans of any city in the U.S.

    Tarpon Springs’ Epiphany began as a simple affair in 1903 and has grown in size ever since.

    The local ceremonies are identical to those that take place in and around Greece. 

    John Hittos receives a necklace from Greek Orthodox Church officials after retrieving the cross during the 2024 Epiphany. (Associated Press photo)

    John Hittos receives a necklace from Greek Orthodox Church officials after retrieving the cross during the 2024 Epiphany. (Associated Press photo)

    FAMILY AFFAIR

    Most young men growing up in Tarpon Springs dream of retrieving the cross when it comes their time to dive.

    And most, if not all, have a relative in the small, tight-knit community that grabbed the cross from the murky waters.

    Last year, Luc Boillot of Tarpon Springs emerged from the waters with the coveted cross.

    “I can’t explain it. This is unreal,” said Boillot.

    Luc’s mother, Kathy, said it was a special moment.

    “It’s very emotional for me because of my father and both of my brothers caught the cross. You know, my father was the priest here for 30 years at Saint Nicholas Cathedral, and I feel truly blessed,” said Kathy Boillot.

    2025 cross retriever Luc Boillot celebrates with the Archbishop after emerging from the Spring bayou waters with the cross. (Spectrum News image)

    2025 cross retriever Luc Boillot celebrates with the Archbishop after emerging from the Spring bayou waters with the cross. (Spectrum News image)

    ROAD CLOSURES:

    Locations: Area bounded by Spring Boulevard, Pine Street, Levis Avenue and Lemon Street.

    Major thoroughfares of Alternate US Highway 19 (from Pine Street to Lemon Street) and Tarpon Avenue (from Levis Avenue to Spring Boulevard) will be closed as well as many smaller roads within the area of the procession.

    Time Period: Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from approximately 10:45 am until 3:00 pm

    Please observe posted detours, expect heavy traffic and yield to pedestrians. There will be NO overnight parking Thursday night or during the event within the procession area (Pinellas Ave. between Orange St. and Tarpon Ave.; Tarpon Ave. between Grosse Ave. and the Bayou; Orange St. between Pinellas Ave. and Ring Ave.). 

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  • Five Colorado music moments that provided chills in 2025

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    Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we give our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems.)

    It would be a fool’s errand to attempt to write about all of my favorite Colorado concertgoing and music-listening experiences from this year. There were simply too many.

    In the four years that I’ve lived in Denver, I’ve found it to be a destination for highly esteemed folk rock, head-turning electronic music and artists finding inspiration at high altitude.

    The experimental electronic shows at the Aztlan Theatre this year were the subject of a previous Staff Favorite of mine, as was “Gentle Worship,” an album by Denver composer Nathan Hall and percussion trio Perc Ens performed using stone instruments from the San Luis Valley.

    Below are five other musical moments that gave me chills this year.

    Autechre at Ogden Theatre (Oct. 1)

    Fliers taped around the lobby of the Ogden Theatre the night of Autechre’s long-awaited return to Denver read:

    “Autechre will perform in darkness. For their set all lights in the venue will be off. Please plan on being in one place for the performance and do not move unnecessarily until it has finished when the lights will come back on again.”

    Quite the opening salvo for a content advisory that goes on seven more sentences and ends with “Thank you.” But to fans of the pivotal UK electronic duo, whose output since the 1990s has consistently pushed the boundaries of bass, techno and dance music, it was a promising sign. Things were about to get weird.

    Singer-songwriter Ethel Cain will headline Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Kristy Sparow, Getty Images)

    Indeed, they did. Barely visible from behind their on-stage equipment, the floating headphones of Autechre dropped a ceaseless, complicated, breathtaking assault on the senses. Industrial grind floated over shifting interlocking drum programming. Having played at Denver’s Bluebird Theater 10 years before, the bass-heavy performance felt like a homecoming.

    Ethel Cain taps Midwife for EP

    Naming her EP “Perverts” was a bold move for Ethel Cain, the Tallahassee-born singer-songwriter who had previously been known for her haunting folk and Americana. (Many publications named Cain’s “American Teenager” the best song of 2022.) The project veered toward her most experimental impulses, stretching to nearly 90 minutes of drones and eerie spoken word. Fleshing out its sound is Madeline Johnston, a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Denver who records delicate, reverb-soaked folk songs as Midwife. The EP’s closer “Amber Waves” features her strongest contributions, a track that unfurls Cain’s pained vocals and Johnston’s gentle guitar over 11 minutes and 32 seconds. Though Cain would return to her roots later that year with her most recent album (“Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You”), “Amber Waves” is a high-water mark for a ghostly, heart-wrenching sound Johnston has developed over a string of solo and collaborative releases.

    Ben Gibbard at Red Rocks (May 14)

    Ben Gibbard will perform with the Postal Service at Just Like Heaven Festival in Pasadena on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Gibbard's other band Death Cab for Cutie will also perform there. The Postal Service is seen here performing at Riot Fest on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Douglass Park in Chicago. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)
    Ben Gibbard performs with his band the Postal Service at Riot Fest on Sept. 16, 2023, at Douglass Park in Chicago. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)

    When alt-rockers Julien Baker and Torres pulled out of Rilo Kiley’s comeback tour this May, with Baker citing health struggles, none other than Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard filled in the opening slot. He and Rilo Kiley’s Jenny Lewis are longtime studio and tour pals.

    By himself on stage and slowly fingerpicking an acoustic guitar, Gibbard cooed hits such as the Postal Service’s “Such Great Heights” and Death Cab’s “I’ll Follow You Into the Dark” along with a song he wrote for The Monkees and a Julien Baker cover. His voice is an iconic one in indie rock, and that night it served as a sort of palate cleanser, bringing the crowd to appreciate the views and each other.

    Paul McCartney at Coors Field (Oct. 11)

    I thought my time to see a living Beatle had passed. Then came “Got Back,” Sir Paul McCartney’s U.S. tour with a stop at Coors Field. There were plenty of theatrics staged at center field, including McCartney performing a virtual duet with John Lennon at their seminal rooftop show. Some of it was clunky, like his on-stage choreography, but that did little to stop the masses from singing along to nearly every song. No matter how jaded you may be about pop music today, it was special and heartwarming to witness a full stadium of fans sing along to “Hey Jude.” That night, witnessed from the highest stadium chairs, it felt like the most popular song on Earth.

    Rare Byrd$ at Manos Sagrados (Sept. 13)

    Rare Byrd$ performs at the 2016 ...
    Rare Byrd$ performs at the 2016 Titwrench Festival in Denver. Photo by Lauri Lynnxe Murphy, provided by Sarah Slater.

    Electronic music hardware is expensive. Computers, hard drives, drum machines, synths, effect pads, sequencers and a spaghetti bowl of cables; it all adds up, and the return in music sales may not surpass the amount put in. That’s why it was a breath of fresh air to see Denver hip-hop duo Rare Byrd$ turn the tables on its audience during a workshop for a music festival my wife put on this summer at Manos Sagrados, a new venue in Aurora. After giving a brief presentation on the capabilities of each instrument and how to mix them live into a song, they invited members of the audience to try their hands at making a beat. I hopped on a touch pad and tapped a drunken bassline. Then the person across from me added a synth arpeggio on top and another set up a hi-hat sequence using a drum machine. We were making the music that boomed over the speakers, talking to each other without saying anything at all.

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  • 46 best books of 2025: Our top fiction and nonfiction book recommendations

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    It was the best-of times (you know, that period in December when we do the best-of lists).

    But it could feel like the worst of times: There’s so much to read before the year finishes!

    Well, there’s good news. You can read these books whenever you want — this year, next year, Leap Day, anytime. This best-of thing isn’t really a competition — it’s a collaboration between writers, editors, designers, publicists, booksellers, journalists and readers like you.

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  • Daily Horoscope for December 26, 2025

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    Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions after 11 p.m. PST today. The Moon is in PISCES.

    Happy Birthday for Friday, Dec. 26, 2025:

    You know how to transform your dreams into reality. You are empathetic, committed and community-spirited. This is a slower paced year with a stronger focus on relationships. Take time to rest and rejuvenate yourself. Concentrate on your needs and what brings you happiness.

    ARIES

    (March 21-April 19)
    ★★★★
    Keep an eye on your money and possessions today. Something unexpected might impact them. Despite a few fleeting moments of feeling cut off from others, this is a positive day, especially for groups and gatherings of family and friends at home. Real estate negotiations are favored. Tonight: Solitude.

    TAURUS

    (April 20-May 20)
    ★★★★
    This is a positive day; however, a brief encounter with someone older might clip your wings. Fortunately, you are upbeat and happy today. Stay light on your feet, because a friend or a member of a group might catch you off guard or amaze you in some way. “Surprise!” Tonight: Be friendly.

    GEMINI

    (May 21-June 20)
    ★★★★
    Authority figures and parents will have their say today. No question. However, on the whole, their influence will be positive. Something unexpected, from behind the scenes, also might catch you off guard. Or perhaps it’s just a restless feeling you have. Tonight: You’re admired.

    CANCER

    (June 21-July 22)
    ★★★★★
    Travel or a chance to make travel plans will delight you today. Something unexpected is at play here. Perhaps you will travel when you least expected to do so. A brief downer connected with politics or religion might occur. But it’s fleeting. This is an upbeat day! Tonight: Something different?

    LEO

    (July 23-Aug. 22)
    ★★★★
    Keep your eyes open with banking and financial matters, because something out of the blue might catch you off guard. It could have a limiting factor. Nevertheless, you feel enriched and wealthy today in many ways. It’s good to be alive! Tonight: Check your finances.

    VIRGO

    (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
    ★★★★
    Relations with partners and close friends might have a brief, tense moment. Perhaps a little power control situation. It could relate to something that is unexpected. You also might meet someone unusual today, which gives you pause. (Little furry ones.) Tonight: Listen and cooperate.

    LIBRA

    (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
    ★★★★
    For those of you who have to work today, this is an upbeat day. If you can work in partnership with someone or with a group, things will be easier. Nevertheless, interruptions or equipment problems might occur. A boss or someone older will put in their two cents. Tonight: Get organized.

    SCORPIO

    (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
    ★★★★★
    This is a playful, fun-loving day! Enjoy fun outings with kids. Make plans to socialize. Sports events will appeal to you. Double-check details. A change of plans or cancellations are possible. Make extra time to deal with increased responsibilities with someone, perhaps a child. Tonight: Have fun!

    SAGITTARIUS

    (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
    ★★★★
    Something might surprise or interrupt your home routine. Possibly someone older is briefly unhappy or playing an authority role. Nevertheless, it’s a feel-good day dealing with groups. You’re talkative; you have something to say. Tonight: Relax.

    CAPRICORN

    (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
    ★★★★★
    You are empowered with the Sun, Venus and Mars in your sign, giving you abundant energy and charm. Pay attention to avoid minor accidents or breakages, because something might catch you off guard today. It could create a few brief worries, then it’s gone. This is a positive day! Tonight: Share ideas.

    AQUARIUS

    (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
    ★★★★
    You feel abundant and rich today, although something unexpected might catch you off guard and make you feel nervous about your possessions or your assets. This is a brief concern. In the bigger picture, you’re grateful for your blessings. Enjoy the company of younger people; however, you will also enjoy hiding behind the scenes and relaxing. Tonight: Organize your possessions.

    PISCES

    (Feb. 19-March 20)
    ★★★★★
    Today the Moon is in your sign. It dances with Uranus, which makes you feel impulsive, excited and slightly accident-prone. It will be briefly lined up with Saturn, which is a sobering influence – here but then gone. On the whole, you will be optimistic because the Moon’s dance with Jupiter will lift your day! Tonight: Things will go your way.

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  • Emmanuel Episcopal brings world class musicians to La Grange for ‘Messiah’ performance

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    About 250 people became the chorus last week as La Grange’s Emmanuel Episcopal Church brought to life George Frederic Handel’s “Messiah” at the church on Kensington Avenue, backing four soloists in the rendition of the Christmas classic.

    Mary Hopper, emeritus professor of Choral Music at Wheaton College, conducted the performance.

    “This is great and such a great experience,” Hopper said before the performance. “People really enjoyed singing last year and I enjoyed that.”

    Hopper described Handel’s most famous work as one that resonates with the American people.

    “It’s the story of Christmas and the story of the Gospel,” she said. “It’s got music that’s familiar, probably the most familiar piece of classical music that anybody has.”

    During her 43 years at Wheaton College, Hopper directed the Women’s Chorale and the Men’s Glee Club. She has toured nationally and internationally.

    Since 2018, Hopper has been director of the Hinsdale Chorale, several of whose members were dispersed through the crowd at Emmanuel Episcopal for the performance, singing along to the choruses.

    The oratorio, written in only 24 days by the German-born master, is considered among the most recognizable pieces of English language music.

    The Messiah was first performed in Ireland in 1741, and quickly became a favorite of music-lovers of the era. While it originally was considered appropriate for the Easter Holiday, over the years “Messiah” has become a Christmas staple.

    Oratorios are typically large-scale music works for orchestra and voices, focusing on religious themes; “Messiah” is no exception, with lyrics taken from scripture.

    Chicago-based soprano Olivia Doig, who has performed in venues throughout the Midwest, also returned after performing in last year’s rendition in La Grange.

    “Last year I was eight months pregnant and this year I’m not,” Doig said after the performance, “But my children are here this year.”

    Doig is a veteran of venues like the Chicago Opera Theater, Ohio Light Opera, and the Haymarket Opera. She is currently a guest lecturer in voice studies at Wheaton College.

    Other performers included mezzo soprano Janet Mensen Reynolds, who retired after 26 years in the chorus of the Chicago Lyric Opera, made her concert debut at Carnegie Hall, and currently has a private voice studio of 25 students. Baritone Ryan Cox has been a professional member of the Grant Park Chorus and the Chicago Symphony Chorus, and was the baritone soloist in the 2010 recording of Grant Park’s Pulitzer Project. Lyric Opera tenor Joseph Fosselman has been with the Opera since 1992 and has performed many solo roles in Lyric productions.

    The Kaia String Quartet, dedicated to bringing the music of Latin America to the public, provided the instrumentation for the performance. The group has performed at many Chicago-area venues, including the Chicago Jazz Fest, the Studebaker Theatre, the Morton Arboretum, the Chicago Latino Music Festival, and Chamber Music on the Fox.

    But some artists were first-timers for Emmanuel Episcopal Church’s new tradition.

    Harpsichordist Kathy Christian has served on the music faculty of North Central College in Naperville for 26 years. She is the organist and pianist for the First Congregational Church of Western Springs, as well as the accompanist for Hinsdale Chorale.

    Organist Bobby Nguyen, a native of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is the organist at the First United Church of Oak Park. He began his piano studies at Ho Chi Minh Conservatory of Music, continued his education at North Park University and ultimately studied organ at the Juilliard School.

    “At first when Mary contacted me a few months ago, I was a bit worried,” Nguyen said. “The Messiah is a pretty big piece and when I showed up here everything was very casual feeling, a friendly atmosphere, so I said, ‘oh, I can do this.’”

    Dan Mottl, junior warden at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, said bringing the performance back this year was an easy choice.

    “We were pretty confident because of the response from last year,” he said before the performance. “We had a good turnout, the excitement was building and people were saying ‘I hope you do this every year. It was planned to be an annual event and it looks like it’s catching on.”

    Mottl talked about bringing together different artists who normally didn’t work together.

    “We assembled them from all over the neighborhood, some were from La Grange, some from Wheaton, some from Chicago,” he said. “So we assembled the best singers and best musicians that we knew. The Kaia String Quartet was wonderful. So we brought all these people together.

    “Of course Mary Hopper was the key. She knew a lot of the people, but this is independent from anything she had worked on before.”

    After the show, Mottl said “everything was great. It’s probably better than last year.”

    Audience members came away impressed and inspired.

    La Grange resident Nanci Davidson, a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Choir, was also part of the effort to bring the Messiah to the church last year.

    “Oh my gosh this is the best community event this church could be doing,” Nanci said. “It brings everyone together at a very tumultuous time — depending on how you sit — and it sets you off in this wonderful, joyous mood in the holidays.”

    Western Springs resident Janet Helin agreed.

    “It’s just such a thrill,” she said. “Especially when you think of all those who would like to sing it, and especially the text that came up in our sermon this morning. Handel composed this in 24 days. It’s hard to even conceive of this whole thing.”

    Hank Beckman is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press. 

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  • Disneyland files permits to begin construction on new parking garage

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    Disneyland is ready to start work on a new parking structure for the influx of visitors flocking to see the new Avatar themed land, Marvel attractions and Coco boat ride debuting at the Anaheim theme park resort over the next five years.

    Disneyland has filed a pair of building permits with the city of Anaheim for new commercial construction of a 3.2 million-square foot, 8-level parking structure as part of the $1.9 billion DisneylandForward project.

    The permits also call for the installation of electrical, plumbing and mechanical services in addition to 300 electrical vehicle chargers at the East Parking Structure.

    ALSO SEE: Disneyland closing early on Christmas Eve as heavy rainfall approaches

    The new 6,000-space Eastside parking structure and transportation hub would push the existing Disneyland bus drop off/pick up area along Harbor Boulevard to Disneyland’s Manchester employee parking lot that backs up to the I-5 Freeway.

    A pedestrian bridge would connect visitors by foot between the existing Disneyland bus drop off/pick up area on the west side of Harbor Boulevard and Disneyland’s Manchester employee parking lot on the east side of Harbor Boulevard.

    Concept art of the Disneyland pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard set to begin construction in Fall 2026. (Courtesy of Disney)

    Work is set to begin in fall 2026 on the multiyear construction project on the east side of the Disneyland theme park resort.

    The new garage and bridge are an essential first step as Disneyland plans to build four new attractions at Disney California Adventure over the next five years as part of the DisneylandForward plan.

    Concept art of the Avatar themed land proposed for the Disneyland resort. (Courtesy of Disney)
    Concept art of the Avatar themed land proposed for the Disneyland resort. (Courtesy of Disney)

    Two new Marvel rides — Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab — will double the size of Avengers Campus. A Coco boat ride will be added near Pixar Pier. An Avatar themed land based on the “The Way of Water” will take over a portion of the Hollywood Land themed land.

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  • Daily Horoscope for December 20, 2025

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    Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in CAPRICORN.

    Happy Birthday for Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025:

    You are vigorous, practical and progressive. You’re also a leader who has conviction. This year change will bring you increased freedom. Stay flexible. Let go of whatever impedes your growth. Seek out new opportunities and be ready to act on them. Expect to travel and expand your world.

    ARIES

    (March 21-April 19)
    ★★
    With your ruler Mars at the top of your chart for the first time since 2024, your ambition is aroused! You’re up for anything. If committed to an idea, you will give it all you’ve got. However, today news from the media or publishing sources might confuse or depress you. Maybe it’s time for a news fast? Tonight: Make travel plans.

    TAURUS

    (April 20-May 20)
    ★★★
    Postpone important discussions about finances, shared property, banking issues and inheritances for another day, because confusion is very likely today. In addition to which negative thinking might be at play as well. Instead, do something different. Get out of your rut. Tonight: You may receive a gift.

    GEMINI

    (May 21-June 20)
    ★★
    Don’t be disappointed if conversations with spouses, partners and close friends are unrealistic and discouraging. Authority figures and situations might block what you want. Keep a low profile and watch from a distance. Tonight: Relations improve.

    CANCER

    (June 21-July 22)
    ★★
    The best way to do deal with this day is to “go along to get along” with partners, spouses and friends. Work-related issues might be challenging, especially when dealing with authority figures. If someone disappoints you (which is entirely likely), just let it go. Don’t make a fuss. Tonight: Sweet desserts appeal.

    LEO

    (July 23-Aug. 22)
    ★★
    You enjoy movies, artistic events and fun socializing, which is why today you might be disappointed in how something turns out. Perhaps ask yourself if your expectations were realistic. Romance also might disappoint you. If you have kids, be there for them. Tonight: Be sociable.

    VIRGO

    (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
    ★★★
    Because family relations could go south in a New York minute today, your best option is to get out and seek some fun in the entertainment world or at a sports event, or perhaps socialize with someone. Playful activities with kids might be rewarding. Make your own happiness today. Stay lighthearted. Tonight: Entertain.

    LIBRA

    (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
    ★★
    Your energy level is lower today, and it’s easy to feel disappointed by how something turns out. You expected more. Don’t focus on that. Instead, enjoy doing something with your family. Relax at home. A woman’s place is in the house, and in the Senate. Tonight: Be grateful.

    SCORPIO

    (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
    ★★
    Avoid important financial decisions and major purchases today. You might need more facts or information. If you’re confused or deceived, you might make a bad purchase and regret it. (Could be anything.) Find someone who will listen to you today, because you need to share your thoughts. Tonight: Buy something pretty.

    SAGITTARIUS

    (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
    ★★
    Today it might feel challenging to be positive-minded because duties and responsibilities restrict your options. Authority figures might be demanding. Or perhaps it’s the reality of domestic responsibilities. Life is like a tin of sardines – all of us are looking for the key. Tonight: You’re charming.

    CAPRICORN

    (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
    ★★★
    Many people feel low-energy or despondent today. Be comforted by the fact that with Mars in your sign, you have energy – plus, with the Moon in your sign today, things will tend to go your way. You can test this by asking the universe for a favor. See what happens. Tonight: Solitude.

    AQUARIUS

    (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
    ★★
    Be forgiving with others if you feel disappointed or diminished in some way. For some reason, these things are happening today, and many times quite unintentionally. Don’t take it personally. Tomorrow is a better day. Tonight: Friendships.

    PISCES

    (Feb. 19-March 20)
    ★★★
    This is not the day to ask authority figures for permission or approval for anything – this includes parents, bosses, VIPs, teachers and the police. Put everything on hold and just skate through today. Tomorrow, things will be easier. Take each day one at a time. It’s always darkest before it gets pitch black. Tonight: Patience.

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  • Daily Horoscope for DecemberS 17, 2025

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    Moon Alert: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) and important decisions from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. EST today (7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from SCORPIO into SAGITTARIUS.

    Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025:

    You’re vigorous, practical, progressive and decisive. You bring enthusiasm to whatever you do. This is a slower paced year. Take time out for yourself to rejuvenate your energy. Focus on those who are kind and helpful to you. Concentrate on your needs and what brings you happiness.

    ARIES

    (March 21-April 19)
    ★★★★
    Today you’re intrigued by anything unusual or different because you want to expand your world by learning new things. Philosophical concepts or the study of astronomy, astrology, psychology or music will have appeal. You want to puncture the mystique of something. Tonight: Discover and learn.

    TAURUS

    (April 20-May 20)
    ★★★
    You’re doing some heavy thinking today, nothing trivial. You realize that you want to have a financial safeguard that is reliable, especially with shared property or shared resources you have with someone else. You also might want to know what their intentions are. Are they dependable? Tonight: Check your finances.

    GEMINI

    (May 21-June 20)
    ★★★
    Discussions with others are warm and friendly because the Sun, Venus and Mercury are opposite your sign. However, today the Moon is also opposite your sign dancing with Pluto, which heightens your curiosity. Don’t leave home without your deerstalker. Tonight: Be cooperative.

    CANCER

    (June 21-July 22)
    ★★★
    It will please you to see ways to improve your job today. Likewise, you might see ways to improve your self-care rituals. This might be as minor as discovering a supplement or an after-shower body lotion you like, or you might find an important cure that you need. Tonight: Get better organized.

    LEO

    (July 23-Aug. 22)
    ★★★★
    There’s a strong planetary footprint in the part of your chart relating to children, socializing and romance. This is why you might feel attracted to someone who interests you. Or you might be obsessed about making vacation plans or a special outing. Don’t be overwhelmed by this urge. Tonight: Socialize and play.

    VIRGO

    (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
    ★★★
    A discussion with a family member today will be meaningful. You might decide to make changes at home or in your relations with a family member. Actually, this is the perfect day to clean, repair and reorganize where you live. Tonight: Cocoon at home.

    LIBRA

    (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
    ★★★★
    Discussions with others will be profound and meaningful today. In fact, your discussion with someone might have a therapeutic effect on you because it releases something within you. (You might see this later.) Your exchanges with others today are not casual – they have purpose. Tonight: Fascinating conversations.

    SCORPIO

    (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
    ★★★★
    Today you want to feel financially secure, to the best extent that you can. Carrying a $50 or $100 bill (not to spend but to always keep in your wallet) might make you feel financially safer in the world. (It’s a psychological trick.) Tonight: Money discussions.

    SAGITTARIUS

    (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
    ★★★★
    Today you’re attracted to the mysterious. You might read a good mystery novel or watch something mysterious and scary on TV. Discussions about the occult and supernatural phenomena will fascinate you. Unknown secrets are intriguing. Tonight: You win!

    CAPRICORN

    (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
    ★★★
    You’re hiding a lot of yourself from everyone at this time, whether you’re aware of this or not. And that’s OK. Sometimes we need to keep our private lives private. Nevertheless, secrets might be revealed today. With Mars in your sign, you’ll be strong about defending your turf. Tonight: Privacy.

    AQUARIUS

    (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
    ★★★★
    A discussion with a friend or a member of a group could be exciting and intriguing. This person might teach you something that you find fascinating. It could be mysterious. It could relate to secrets, hidden findings, the occult, unknown knowledge – anything. You’re up for it! Tonight: Friendships.

    PISCES

    (Feb. 19-March 20)
    ★★★★
    People notice you today, and they see you as someone who is strong and powerful, even if you don’t feel this way. That’s because you’re projecting a powerful image – the result of having four planets at the top of your chart. Not only do you appear commanding, you also seem to be a bit mysterious. Tonight: You’re noticed.

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  • Study finds manmade whitewater parks in Colorado may inhibit fish migration

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    A new study by Colorado Parks and Wildlife researchers suggests man-made whitewater parks that create “play waves” for kayakers and other recreationists are having a negative impact on fish passage.

    Colorado’s rivers are well-loved by both whitewater enthusiasts and anglers. Yet, as whitewater parks have been constructed throughout the state, researchers say the potential impacts on fish and anglers have not always been taken into consideration.

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