Imagine dancing onstage, spinning plates on sticks all while a fellow acrobat holds a headstand—on top of your head. Watch in awe as the disciplined performers of the Golden Dragon Acrobats accomplish these astonishing feats. This acrobatic and gymnastic stage anomaly blends physical strength, precision, and grace.

Love triangle? Try love rectangle. In an untraditional take on one of Shakespeare’s most famous comedies, four young lovers—of the 1920s jazz era—find themselves in a complicated romantic web while trapped within an enchanted forest. Blinded by lust, the cast comically battles with marriage, mischief, magic, and love potions.

Demystify the tangled undergrowth of the rainforest. Millions of trees, flowers, and organisms create this fascinating labyrinthine that returns oxygen to the earth. However, the soil itself is not very fertile—the plants hold most of the nutrients: watch dancers embody the life of the rainforest in this 45-minute odyssey.

Dig up the history of Breckenridge with a celebration of the mountain town's heritage dating back to the 1850s. Discover how the town’s old roots surface in present-day life with a tour of the Gold Pan Saloon and Breckenridge Distillery.

Celebrate motherhood on a macro-level: Empower women around the world. Choose an Udi’s signature salad or sandwich and sip wine as you enjoy a presentation from guest speaker Joanna Murray, president and CEO of Women’s Vision Foundation, along with a video message greeting from a Guru woman who has received support from the Women’s Global Empowerment Fund.

Itchy wool sweaters and fruitcakes aside, handcrafted products are finally receiving the praise they deserve at this market highlighting locally made and sustainable goods. Housing multiple Colorado vendors selling their house-made wares—from soaps to cakes—this monthly affair gives up-and-coming producers the opportunity to expand. The result?

Doll collections—from red-haired Raggedy Ann dolls to porcelain-glazed China dolls and American Girl dolls—bring a wave of nostalgia. Still passionate for doll collections? Don’t miss this doll sale, where you’ll find antique and modern selections and dolly accessories. Are the stitching and knots coming undone of your favorite doll? Drop it by the doll hospital for a little TLC.

We’re not failing quite yet, but our children’s overall health grade dipped to a D+ on the 2012 Colorado Health Report Card. From obesity to food allergies, we break down five issues facing our state’s kids—and examine the latest research, treatments, and programs you should know about to keep your child healthy and happy.

Three ways to keep the kids happy on the mountain from Granby Ranch Ski and Ride School former director Dan O’Connell.