We see stories every day about how grief can be transformative, leading folks caught up in the pain of loss down paths of public service. But in the case of Judy Shepard, whose gay son Matthew was murdered in what’s been characterized as a hate crime, that cruel twist in…
Once a week, Susan Froyd muses on five things about Denver worth celebrating. Don’t let them slip through the cracks. The artists and kids who collaborate year in and year out at PlatteForum get a huge outspilling of warmth from this local-arts observer: They’re living proof of the cultivating power…
I went to Ellis Elementary when I was a kid, and back in those days, it was just a typical, ticky-tacky neighborhood school. All the students lived within walking distance and we learned our ABCs, no problem — but there was little diversity. All these years later, Ellis puts on…
Buxom wenches and drunken beer songs do share a long, healthy history, especially this time of year, when Oktoberfest celebrations circle the globe. But here in Denver, the beer-savoring level is off the charts, baby — exploding like fireworks all over town as the multitudinous events of the new Denver…
Here are just a few of our favorite things to do while the sun still shines: A good place to start is with something nice to eat, and you’ll get your wish at Sabor, a public beer, wine and food tasting hosted by the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in…
It’ll be an early-season crossover spectacular this weekend at Boettcher Concert Hall, when the Colorado Symphony Orchestra hosts an American Festival with newgrass mandolinist (and founding member of Nickel Creek) Chris Thile, as part of its CSO Masterworks series. Thile, who seems to stray into as many musical genres as…
Do we really need to see a Beatles revue with period costumes, flashy lights and video backdrops? Well, yeah, yeah, yeah — at least in the case of Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, the touring Broadway spectacular that kicks off a local run tonight at 8 p.m. at the…
If you ski, you know the drill: The minute the days begin to grow shorter and a chill begins to frost the evenings, you can think of nothing else, even if you’re rational enough to understand that it takes a while for snow to accumulate on the hills. That’s why…
What do we all have in common? We like to eat. Food crosses every line, sociopolitical or otherwise, uniting the disparate over gently salted slices of fresh-picked tomato, good beer and your mama’s lasagna. Or whatever rocks your tastebuds. So it makes perfect sense for us at this fair rag…
We’ve got a downtown — so why don’t you use it? Here’s an opportunity in the making: A true big city vibe flavors the evening at the Denver Theatre District Art Salon: Reflections of a World of Art, a monthly occurrence pairing complementary arts disciplines and themed snacks and cocktails…
Editor’s note: This blog marks the debut of Five Cool Things, a new feature by Susan Froyd. Once a week, she’ll muse on five Denver happenings worth celebrating. Don’t let them slip through the cracks. • Local actor Mare Trevathan on body image in Eve Ensler’s one-woman show The Good…
Buntport Versus, the younger cousin of the alternating-third-Tuesday Buntport Theater pastimes Pecha Kucha Night and Teacher’s Pet, might just be the most compelling offering in the series. First of all, it shows off the old Buntport improvisational versatility to perfection. And secondly, it introduces audiences to Denver’s underground cool factor,…
Last night, I ate at the Washington Park Grille, an old standby where you maybe have to watch what you order, but where it’s always pleasant, kinda like Cheers with Italian-ish food. Like a slew of Denver eateries, WPG has a special Harvest Week menu, served either as a pricey…
Another weekend, another roundup of wonderful, meaningful and/or just-plain-fun things to do. But let’s begin with an important one. Friends, family and peers in the arts community will all come together to remember and pay tribute to Shadow Theatre Company founder Jeffrey Nickelson, who sadly passed away last Saturday at…
The symbiotic interplay between seemingly antithetical forces of nature — trees and wildfires — forms the underlying theme in artist Anna Kaye’s fastidiously detailed drawings in charcoal, graphite and watercolor, which offer a near-photographic view of a forest in ruins coming back to life. Both eerie and inspirational, the works…
What artist wouldn’t want to see his work up in lights on a 26-by-70-foot billboard for all to see? Not too many. Local draftsman Bill Amundson is the latest artist to be commissioned by the Denver Theatre District to create a billboard-sized piece for display in the downtown area. He’ll…
Last night, I ate at the Washington Park Grille, an old standby where you maybe have to watch what you order, but where it’s always pleasant, kinda like Cheers with Italian-ish food. Like a slew of Denver eateries, WPG has a special Harvest Week menu, served either as a pricey…
The symbiotic interplay between seemingly antithetical forces of nature – trees and wildfires – forms the underlying theme in artist Anna Kaye’s fastidiously detailed drawings in charcoal, graphite and watercolor, which offer a near-photographic view of a forest in ruins, coming back to life. Both eerie and inspirational, the works…
Back in May, as my family drove through downtown Denver, we spotted an unusual sight: a tipsy gaggle of bicyclists coming down the street that made me smile and wave. These bikers wore no sleek paraphernalia made of super-wicking mystery fabrics, nor were they mohawked, pierced, lean and mean. They…
Maruca Salazar, the newly installed director of Museo de las Américas, is full of praise for Mexico’s El Colectivo Malagua, four young artists from Puerto Vallarta who create graphic works as a group, from a grassrootsy, culture-driven perspective. Their latest project, La Malagua, features a modernized take on the traditional,…
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, which, like its Platte Valley counterpart, PlatteForum, pairs at-risk youth with local artist/mentors to collaborate on special projects, often takes the practical bent when planning its artistic partnerships. Such is the case with Designs for Life, a new exhibit opening September 11 with a reception from…
Imagine lower Larimer Street lined for three straight blocks with dozens, nay, hundreds of cherry pre-1973 hot rods, street rods, rat rods, muscle cars, custom bikes and just about anything classic and tricked out on wheels. The very thought of all that shiny, retro horsepower is enough to make me…
