Brighton Cultural Arts Connection

Craft & Sip - Crushed Stained Glass at Wolf & Honey
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Wolf & Honey Coffee, 43 N Main Street, Brighton, CO, 80601, United States
Craft & Sip Workshop – Gnome or Grinch Crushed Stained Glass – Join us for a creative and fun-filled evening at our event! Get ready to unleash your artistic side and create a beautiful piece of glass.
We will crafting a 7inch piece of wood 1/4in thick. All materials will be provided and guided step by step. Different color options will be available so we can get creative! Resin will be used, gloves will be provided but not masks if you would like to bring your own that is okay. This project will need a 24 hour drying time so glass will be taken home in a box that is provided during the workshop.
You will choose which design you want before hand this workshop has the option of a Gnome or a Grinch crushed glass project.
Grab your friends, family, or come solo and meet new creative souls. It’s a fantastic opportunity to relax, have fun, and create lasting memories. All crafting supplies will be provided, so you just need to bring your enthusiasm and willingness to explore your creative side.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Reserve your spot!
**Drinks sold separately

BCAC Monthly Meeting
2025-12-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Brighton Cultural Arts Commisson, 245 Bush Street, Brighton, 80601, United States
The monthly business meeting will be followed by socializing, committee organizing, and general chit chat. Light refreshments provided. Come see our new building, our new gathering place for BCAC’s connected community. This month we’ll have to do budgets, but we’ll try to move it along.

Acrylic Painting with Gina De Gorna
2025-12-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Main Street Gallery, 36 S. Main Street, Brighton, CO, 80601, United States

Craft & Sip - Crushed Glass Ornaments Workshop at Something Brewery
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Something Brewery, 117 N Main St, Unit A, Brighton, CO, 80601, United States
Craft & Sip Workshop – Crushed Glass Ornaments – Join us for a creative and fun-filled afternoon at our event! Get ready to unleash your artistic side and create a beautiful piece of glass.
We will crafting three 3 inch pieces of wood 1/4in thick. All materials will be provided and guided step by step. Different color options will be available so we can get creative! Resin will be used, gloves will be provided but not masks if you would like to bring your own that is okay. This project will need a 24 hour drying time so glass will be taken home in a box that is provided during the workshop.
This workshop includes a lightbulb, beer mug, and candy cane ornament.
Grab your friends, family, or come solo and meet new creative souls. It’s a fantastic opportunity to relax, have fun, and create lasting memories. All crafting supplies will be provided, so you just need to bring your enthusiasm and willingness to explore your creative side.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Reserve your spot!
**Drinks sold separately

Bingo for Books
2025-12-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Anythink Library, 327 E. Bridge Street, Brighton, 80601, United States
Come play bingo with us and win books as prizes! Appropriate for all ages and families. No advanced registration necessary, but space is limited.
Doors will open 10 minutes before the event starts and will close when the event space is full.

Cocoa & Coasters
2025-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Anythink Library, 327 E. Bridge Street, Brighton, 80601, United States
Create a beautiful set of coasters using ceramic tiles and patterned scrapbook paper. || Crea un hermoso juego de posavasos usando baldosas cerámicas y papel para manualidades con estampados.
Enjoy delicious hot cocoa or tea while you create. All abilities welcome.
Appropriate for ages 18 and older. This program will be hosted in English. Space is limited; registration required.

The Big Read Community Conversations
2025-12-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Anythink Library, 327 E. Bridge Street, Brighton, 80601, United States
Join us for the second part in our three-part community reading of Julie Otsuka’s acclaimed novel “When the Emperor Was Divine,” presented as part of The Big Read with Platte Valley Theatre Arts.
In this session, we’ll explore the third chapter of the book, also titled “When the Emperor Was Divine.” Together, we’ll discuss Otsuka’s spare, powerful prose and the ways the novel illuminates themes of identity, displacement, and resilience. We’ll also connect the story to Brighton’s own history, examining Brighton’s ties to Japanese incarceration. This 90-minute session will blend group reading, open discussion, and community reflection. All are welcome — whether you’ve read the entire novel or are just beginning. Light refreshments will be provided.
Appropriate for ages 18 and older. No advanced registration required. Additional copies of the novel will be available at the program.

BCAC Holiday Mini Sessions Are Here!
2025-12-08 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-29 10:00 - 19:00
Capture the Magic with BCAC & Natalie Beck Photography 🎁 BCAC and Natalie Beck Photography are joining forces to bring some extra holiday sparkle your way! You’ll get to choose from three unique portrait setups, each with its own vibe: Santa in his charming workshop, a cozy snowflake setting with soft blankets and candles, and a playful “gift box” scene that’s all about fun and laughter.
Santa’s hours are limited, and his schedule fills up fast, so be sure to grab your spot early! Every session includes digital images and one 5×7 print — all starting at just $25. Come make a little holiday magic with us!
Reserve your session here: https://form.jotform.com/252875743725165

Selfies with Santa
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:30 | Main Street Gallery, 36 S. Main Street, Brighton, CO, 80601, United States
Bring the whole family…get a free selfie with Santa, and then attend the tree lighting ceremony across the street at Founders Plaza!

Brighton Tree Lighting Ceremony and Winter Market
2025-12-06 13:00 - 17:30 | Founders Plaza, Brighton, CO, 80601, United States
The City of Brighton will be celebrating its annual Tree Lighting sponsored by United Power this December, one week before its annual Festival of Lights Parade. The annual tradition will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 from 1 – 5:30 p.m. at Founders Plaza on Main and Bridge streets.
This event will feature a Winter Market with unique artists, crafters, and artisan food vendors beginning at 1 p.m.
Other activities prior to the tree lighting include free face painting, the Teddy Bear & Friends Tree and pictures with Santa.
Face Vocal Band will perform a free concert at 4-5:30 p.m.
City Council will lead the count down as the Christmas Tree is lit at 5 p.m.

Drop-in Painting at Main Street Gallery
2025-12-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Main Street Gallery, 36 S. Main Street, Brighton, CO, 80601, United States

KissFist Mural Fest: Behind the Scenes at Anythink
2025-12-04 | Anythink Library, 327 E. Bridge Street, Brighton, 80601, United States
KissFist Mural Fest: Behind the Scenes at Anythink invites you to experience the vision of the same artists who bring the festival to life.

This exhibit also highlights the artistic process of muralists from the deaf community and offers opportunities to engage with Deaf culture, providing a deeper understanding of both the art and the artists behind it.
Through original works, mockups, process photos and videos, you’ll see the process of creating large scale work, while uncovering the connections between creativity, culture, and community.

Platte Valley Youth Theatre - Seasonal Musical Theatre Mini Workshop - Session 2
2025-11-15 09:00 - 15:30 | Trail Winds Rec Center, 13495 Holly Street, Thornton, CO, 80602, United States
Winter-themed songs
2nd-5th grade – 9:00-11:30 a.m.
5th-8th grade – 12:30-3:30 p.m.
COST: $25 per youth per session. Scholarships are available, contact pvyt@plattevalleytheatrearts.org for more information.
LOCATION: Trail Winds Rec Center (13495 Holly St, Thornton, CO 80602)
Come join us for a seasonal musical theater workshop. Learn an entire musical theatre number in a few hours and perform it for your family at the end of the class! These sessions will increase your skills of learning musical theater quickly, and increase your confidence performing through hard work, dedication and lots of fun!

The Petty Nicks Experience
2025-11-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong Street, Brighton, CO, 80601, United States
The Petty Nicks Experience is a reimagined tribute to two of classic rock’s most iconic voices. Inspired by the question, “What if Stevie Nicks had joined Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers full-time?” — this fully live show brings that fantasy to life with soaring harmonies, stunning costumes, and a catalog of hits that defined a generation. Complete with authentic instruments, mesmerizing visuals, and a dynamic stage show, The Petty Nicks Experience is more than a concert — it’s a rock-and-roll dream come to life.

BCAC Monthly Meeting
2025-11-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Wells Fargo, 15 S. Main Street, Brighton, CO, 80601, United States
Meeting will be held at the Wells Fargo at 15 S Main Street, Brighton. Look for the signs directing you to the meeting room.

Art at The Armory Show Reception
2025-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong Street, Brighton, CO, 80601, United States
Click here to submit your artwork!

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
2025-11-03 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-01 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong Street, Brighton, CO, 80601, United States
FREE SHOW FOR ALL AGES! Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance.
An entertaining and innovative treatment of the classic C.S. Lewis story. The heroic tale of love, faith, courage and giving; the life and death struggle for control of Narnia and the grandeur of the triumph of good over evil has enthralled audiences of all ages. This unique and excellent two-actor adaptation was toured by Lincoln Center.
This production is generously sponsored by the Brighton Cultural Arts Commission and the City of Brighton Lodging Tax Grant.
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
