As frigid, winter weather swirls outside the Denver Botanic Gardens and its greenhouses, hundreds of spring and summer orchids will take the stage during a month-long showcase starting in January.

Cape and Islands Orchid Society show in Hyannis - and its early bird meal - is a chance to study, admire latest hybrids.

The 77th International Orchid Show will return March 7-9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, to Santa Barbara’s Earl Warren Showgrounds.

Bird said the display will look at the reproductive lives of orchids and be set up in a “vintage Dating Show” style. “The Orchid Showcase is a great way to celebrate lots of colorful flowers ...