It’s a CPR tradition: a stage show full of talented Colorado performers. Kid Astronaut opens with a soulful "O Holy Night." For Hanukkah, Holocaust survivor Osi Sladek. Comedian Nancy Norton Easy-Bakes. Plus, an ode to Judy Garland, Mexican-American traditions, and why we can’t quit Denver’s King Cardinal. The Andy Hackbarth Band provides our soundtrack.
SWIPE -- Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner prepares a costume change-- trading his Christmas ostrich sweater for dancing dreidels at the Newman Center at the University of Denver on Dec. 4, 2019.
Kid Astronaut at the 2019 Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
Colorado Public Radio President and CEO Stewart Vanderwilt welcomes guests to the 2019 Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
Young Voices of Colorado at the 2019 Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
Holocaust survivor Osi Sladek at the 2019 Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
Young Voices of Colorado at the 2019 Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
Boulder comedian Nancy Norton at the 2019 Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
Boulder comedian Nancy Norton at the 2019 Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
Andy Hackbarth and his band at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
Andy Hackbarth and his band at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
Ugly Christmas sweater contestants on stage at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
Ugly Christmas sweater contestants on stage Andy Hackbarth and his band at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
Julie Davis at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza, accompanied by her husband Joseph Pope III.
Julie Davis at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza, accompanied by her husband Joseph Pope III.
2MX2 at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
2MX2 at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
2MX2 at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
King Cardinal at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
King Cardinal at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
King Cardinal at the Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner welcomes the crowd at the 2019 Holiday Extravaganza.
