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which opened Thursday and runs through Jan. 13 at the Colorado Convention Center, expects to see thousands of outdoorrecreation enthusiasts, from hunters and fishermen to boaters and campers. But according to organizers, the focus this year will be on the junior rangers in our midst, and the convention is offering free admission for kids 15 and under in addition to the sprawling free, hands-on activities are designed to safely teach kids about the outdoors, including a catch-and-release fishing pond, radio-controlled ATV track, live raptors, an archery range and more. Other value-conscious offerings at the Rocky Mountain region’s biggest outdoor and travel show include 500-plus exhibitors, hundreds of free seminars (include from Denver Post Outdoors contributor Joshua Berman) and contests. Noon-8 p.m. Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 12 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 13. 700 14th St. Admission: $16; free for active military and kids under 15. sportsexpos.com

Blowing up at the Ellie.

» The familiar strains of Gershwin, S A TURD A Y Bernstein and Copland will ring out from the Ellie Caulkins Opera

on Jan. 12 as the Denver Brass joins New York pianist Steven Mayer for “Rhapsody in Brass.” The show, featuring uniquely American products such as “Rhapsody in Blue,” three