Denver Now, Denver Then: Katy Kidd’s Art Is Gen X Through and Through
Artist Katy Kidd went from East High to the Rainbow Family and then back to Denver, where she reflects on time through art.
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Unsilent: CU Boulder Acquires the Legacy of Theologian Matthew Fox
Reverend Matthew Fox used raves as masses and officiated Jerry Garcia’s wedding and funeral.
Alanis Morissette Musical Jagged Little Pill Comes to DCPA
“It’s a story for everyone, and everyone can take something away from it.”
Horror Convention Crypticon Is Creeping Into Denver
It’s a good year for horror fans in the Mile High City.
Everything Is Terrible! Brings Latest Fever-Dream Film to Meow Wolf
The artist collective’s new film is about the “central wisdom of kids seeing through the BS of the world.”
Avenue Q Brings Musical Puppet Mayhem to Miners Alley Playhouse
This satirical parody of Sesame Street won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2004 – over Wicked! – for its clever depiction of adult-oriented topics, such as racism, pornography and coming out, using puppets.
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PopUp Theatre Disbanded Following Artistic Director’s Failure to Pay Artists
After false promises, injuries on set and fake board meetings, Christopher Huelshorst kept sending emails saying the money would come – four months later, the debt is still unpaid.
Frankie Lee Talks Coming Out and Leaving the Mormon Church in Award-Winning One-Man Show
From finding a fellow church member on Grindr at age eighteen to finally leaving Mormonism, Frankie Lee looks at his religious background with a sense of humor.
CinemaQ Film Festival Celebrates Fifteen Years of LGBTQ+ Films
CinemaQ founder Keith Garcia goes over this year’s festival highlights, including an appearance from cult icon Udo Kier.
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In World Premiere of Jeremiah, Colorado Playwright Confronts Toxic Masculinity and Gun Violence
The play investigates “what it is about guns that makes them so appealing to vulnerable young men.”
Burning Man Preview at ReelWorks, Breckenridge International Festival of Arts and More
Art cars at ReelWorks, Lauri Lynnxe Murphy at BMoCA, and the debut of BRDG Project’s new space.
Cap Off Your Summer Reading With Colorado Poet Kika Dorsey’s First Novel, As Joan Approaches Infinity
“It’s a metaphor for how women, especially middle-aged women, are invisible in our society.”
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The Art Sol Feeds Creativity With New Gallery and Podcast, Dinner With Artists
The Jeff Puckett Images Studio Gallery will have its grand opening this week alongside podcasters/curators the Art Sol.
Lumonics Immersed Takes Its Light Sculpture Experience to Boulder
On August 11 and 12, the Lumonics team will take over the Dairy Arts Center’s Carsen Theater to host three performances of its dazzling, immersive light show, Lumonics Immersed.
Cherry Creek Theatre Calls for Community Support Amid Financial Woes
“Now more than ever, it’s really important to take your friends and family to support the arts.”
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Michelle Wolf on Fame, Media Bias and That Correspondents’ Dinner Ahead of Comedy Works Shows
“There’s no right way to be a woman, so you shouldn’t get mad if people aren’t doing it the way you’re doing it.”
Hit Podcast Escaping Denver Is Heading for TV
The podcast, which discusses weird and wonderful theories about DIA, starts its third season in September, and could be on the small screen in the near future.
August’s First Friday: Streets Close on Santa Fe, Circus at 40 West and More Art Activities
Whether you’re heading to the art districts in RiNo, Lakewood or La Alma Lincoln Park, tonight should be a real arty party!
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African Leadership Group and Arvada Center Partner on Day of African Culture
Two non-profits collaborate “to break barriers and build bridges” through a community celebration of African Immigrant Month.
The Latino Cultural Arts Center Brings Las Bodegas to Denver’s Westside Community
Latino Cultural Arts Center has a home in La Alma Lincoln Park with Las Bodegas, an intergenerational creative hub for digital and visual arts programs. But first: It needs more donors.
RIP: Paul Reubens, aka Pee-wee Herman
In his last interview with Westword, he talked about his alter-ego and the late Phil Hartman.
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Meow Wolf Celebrates Colorado Day With Neo-Burlesque Variety Show Bedtime Stories
There are many things to do in Denver on August 1, but Meow Wolf’s burlesque show with local performers and drag queens will be a great way to end the night.