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‘Over the moon’ for barbecue

The fourth annual Denver BBQ Fest took place June 17-19 at Empower Field at Mile High, bringing together expert pitmasters, live bands and barbecue lovers from across the country. In addition to … more
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Plethodon emerges at Convergence Station

When Meow Wolf and the Denver Botanic Gardens united to adopt last March, they might have named their new baby Plantasia. Instead, the newly-partnered parents welcomed the Plethodon, a cosmic, … more
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Behind the curtain at Buntport Theater

“I have never taken theatre seriously,” said Hannah Duggan. “I just do it and enjoy it.” Duggan, a 1994 graduate of South High School, is one of five co-owners of Buntport Theater located in … more
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‘He wanted to learn the bagpipes’

If a youth can perform in a competition and play well in front of a judge, it’s likely they will take those skills and be able to succeed at any job interview once they become adults. Being … more
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Cats on Mats yoga returns to Denver Animal Shelter

Denver Animal Shelter’s Cats on Mats yoga series has returned after a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Certified yoga instructors host the classes as kittens and cats playfully prowl around the … more
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IMAX film allows viewers to soar alongside birds

This IMAX film is for the birds. It’s also for the many people helping avians maintain their life-giving wetlands in Canada and the western United States. “Since 1970, we have lost 3 billion … more
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The heart and soul of Denver’s film culture

The setting for one of Kelsey Holmes’ earliest memories is a movie theater. When she was a toddler, she went to see the 1994 Walt Disney film, “The Lion King,” with her sister and her mom. This … more
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Asking the hard questions at the Benchmark Theatre

It is an unfortunate truth that some topics will always be relevant, no matter how many decades (or centuries) pass. Questions of race and identity are near the top of this list, and as we’ve seen … more
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Wildfire art can create beauty out of tragedy

Robert Nesladek carves wood. He works in a sawdust-filled studio behind his house in Arvada, which he has owned for 47 years.  Two wood lathes spin fast to carve out bowls, vases and other … more
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Denver Municipal Band returns with free concerts in the park

With the cost of everything going up, does the word free get your attention? The Denver Municipal Band has been performing free concerts for the Denver-metro area since 1861. “This year we are back … more
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Infinity Park blends music and movies for new summer season

It is a truth universally acknowledged that everything is better under a warm summer’s night sky. And that’s just one of the reasons the Music and Movies at Infinity Park series has been such a … more
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Imagining and facilitating youth art exploration

If it sounds like you’re about to get run over by an RTD bus or some other vehicle when you go see “Imitation Simulation,” fear not. Capturing bits of an artist’s life — whether sounds from … more
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Strong summer starts for Denver

The Denver metro area really shines during the summer months. There are all kinds of outdoor options for dining, live music and activities, while classic concert spots and cultural hubs are still … more
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More ways to celebrate Pride

In addition to the events taking place during the 2022 Denver PrideFest put on by The Center on Colfax, there are many additional ways to celebrate Pride throughout the month of June. Here are some … more
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Denver PrideFest organizers ready for return of in-person festival

This year marks the first fully in-person Denver PrideFest since 2019, and organizers are cooking up a “truly over the top” celebration to mark the occasion. The festival went virtual in 2020 and … more
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‘Music is a connector’

Growing up in Denver, Charles Luis Cox II remembers celebrating Juneteenth every year with family. They would pack a picnic and go to the park. Or, they would go to Lincoln Hills — historically a … more
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And Toto too Theatre Company’s Play Crawl returns June 8

The last time And Toto too Theatre Company’s Play Crawl took place was in 2019. So because it was cancelled the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Play Crawl this year is … more
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An LGBTQ+ history lesson

There’s no way for a single exhibit to fully detail the history of LGBTQ+ Coloradoans, but it’s still important to take steps to share the stories of people whose experiences have largely been … more
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Get lost in the DMNS’ new experience

Most of what is on display in a museum is an exhibit. The focus with exhibits is to plainly educate and entertain at the same time. And then there are experiences, like the new Mazes & Brain … more
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Lynne Collins takes over theater at the Arvada Center

Lynne Collins has been announced as the Arvada Center’s new Artistic Director of Theatre, following the retirement of Rod A. Lansberry. Collins, the current Artistic Director of Plays, first joined … more
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