The 11th Annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza

Music, merriment, and memories take center stage at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza, CPR’s signature variety show. Join us at Mapleton Arts Center for a tradition that’s brought Coloradans together for more than a decade.

Hosts Ryan Warner and Chandra Thomas Whitfield, with emcee Alisha Sweeney, welcome you into their cozy “living room,” inspired by Judy Garland’s 1963 Christmas special. This year, a tribute to another legend: Dolly Parton.

Doors open at 4 p.m. The show begins at 4:30 p.m.

This year’s lineup features:

Headliner Emily Scott Robinson: Acclaimed folk-country singer-songwriter from Ouray. Signed to John Prine’s Oh Boy Records and praised by NPR and Rolling Stone, whose album “Appalachia” spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Folk radio charts.

Congregation Beth Evergreen and Zion Temple Church Combined Gospel Choir: An interfaith choir celebrating unity through uplifting gospel music.

Monique Brooks Roberts: CPR Classical host and violinist who blends jazz and soul and has performed with stars including Lady Gaga, Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross.

Chris Voth: Nationally acclaimed stand-up comedian and high school teacher

Parking: Free parking is available in lots around Mapleton Arts Center (see map below). Street parking is also available along Broadway and in nearby neighborhoods.