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Colorado Festival of Horror Celebrates Third Year With Beer Release Party and Free Screening

By John FlathmanSeptember 8, 2023

Colorado Festival of Horror has genre greats, an impressive amount of local talent and a free screening of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

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The Minutes Reveals the Dark Underbelly of Small-Town Politics at Curious Theatre

By Toni TrescaSeptember 8, 2023

“Anyone who has ever scratched their heads over how government works will relate to the hilarious antics of these city council members.”

Longmont ArtWalk, Havu Anniversary, Emmanuel Opening and Shayna Cohn’s “FUNctional” Ceramics

By Susan FroydSeptember 7, 2023

Paint the town this weekend.

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Andrea Gibson Is Colorado’s New Poet Laureate

By Teague BohlenSeptember 6, 2023

Governor Polis says the nonbinary activist’s “voice holds a fierce conviction in inspiring others to pursue art and take action toward solving social issues and they personify our Colorado for All spirit.”

Find Fall Reading at Counterpath’s Indie Author and Press Book Fair

By Teague BohlenSeptember 6, 2023

Denver author Hillary Leftwich organized the event to showcase the city’s strong literary scene.

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William Havu Reflects on Fifty-Year Arts Career Ahead of Gallery Show

By Emily FergusonSeptember 5, 2023

He went from rocking out with Jimi Hendrix to gallerist, and the path was anything but linear.

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Beetlejuice Brings the Netherworld to the Buell

By Toni TrescaSeptember 5, 2023

Prepare to be whisked away on an adventure of whimsy, wonder and the oddly delightful as Beetlejuice casts its spell over Denver’s theater scene.

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From Burning Man to Denver DeCOmp 2023

By Westword StaffSeptember 4, 2023

While Burning Man 2023 got stuck in the mud, plans for Denver DeCOmp continue.

First Friday: Chicano Art, Barcelona Modern and the 5 Pillars of Hip Hop

By Susan FroydAugust 31, 2023

The first weekend in September will be a real arty party.

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Museum of Illusions Opening Permanent Location on 16th Street Mall in September

By Aubrey CoxAugust 30, 2023

The museum will have “mind-bending exhibits” with dizzying optical phenomena and odd, illusory novelties – all based in science.

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Opens Arvada Center’s Season

By Toni TrescaAugust 30, 2023

The musical charts King’s journey from a shy Jewish girl living in Brooklyn to an international superstar.

Giant Robot Therapy: Colorado Sci-Fi Authors Kickstart Travailiant Rising

By Teague BohlenAugust 29, 2023

The comic book series is about healing from PTSD and giant mech robots destroying a city.

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Comedians Talk About Art Brings Laughs to Local Galleries

By John FlathmanAugust 29, 2023

In his new video series, Denver comedian Sammy Anzer is asking the art world: “Who is art for?”

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Meet Kerrie Joy, the Inaugural Poet Laureate of Adams County

By Aubrey CoxAugust 25, 2023

The idea for an Adams County poet laureate began with the question: “What kinds of opportunities can we provide for people right here in their backyard?”

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The Adults Was Produced by Littleton’s Own Allison Rose Carter

By Toni TrescaAugust 25, 2023

The producer discusses her passion for filmmaking, which she discovered at Columbine High School. She has since made dozens of movies, including Everything Everywhere All at Once.

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Fifth Annual COLORCON Painting the Town…and Westword Parking Lot

By Emily FergusonAugust 24, 2023

The murals all portray iconic people of color from Colorado, with a free community celebration with live music, food and drinks.

The Best Art Openings, Shows, Sales and Events This Weekend

By Susan FroydAugust 23, 2023

Here’s how to paint the town this weekend.

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Colfax Canvas Mural Festival to Add Four Murals to East Colfax Neighborhood

By Aubrey CoxAugust 23, 2023

“The murals weren’t just about defining the neighborhood – they were about giving a sense of pride to the neighborhood,”

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See Rasputin in Drag With <i>Willy/Nicky</i> by the Agenda Theater, a New Queer Theater Group

See Rasputin in Drag With Willy/Nicky by the Agenda Theater, a New Queer Theater Group

By Toni TrescaAugust 22, 2023

This anti-imperialist drag play is devised by local queer talent and performed at Buntport Theater from August 25-September 3.

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RiNo Art District Welcomes Denver Walls, an International Mural Fest, in September

By Emily FergusonAugust 21, 2023

Spearheaded by muralist A.L. Grime, Denver Walls will welcome artists from around the world.

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Spanish-Language Films Return to the Holiday Theater With Cinema Azteca

By John FlathmanAugust 21, 2023

With titles from throughout South America, Cinema Azteca might be the most diverse contemporary Latin series ever to hit Denver.

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Summer Scream Takes Over Lakeside Amusement Park

By John FlathmanAugust 18, 2023

All you can drink, all you can ride, a life-size Furby, Tamagotchi photo booth, and more are included at DenverFilm’s annual fundraiser.

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