Arts & Culture Archives

Winter 2023: Holiday Events, Markets and More in Denver and Beyond

By Susan FroydNovember 28, 2023

Colorado is getting very colorful, with seasonal light shows and attractions popping up all over.

Shop Local: Small Business Saturday Markets in Denver

By Susan FroydNovember 25, 2023

We’ve wrapped up all of today’s shopping opportunities!

Becca and Austin pose for wedding portraits

Married at First Sight Recap: One Couple Comes Together, Another Falls Apart

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 22, 2023

“I feel like we’re in a completely different relationship than we were yesterday,” said one newlywed.

Indigenous Voices Take Center Stage in New Musical Inspired by Oak Flat Controversy

By Toni TrescaNovember 22, 2023

A proposed copper mine pits the preservation of sacred land against the survival of a rural town.

The Dad Legacy of the Striptease King of Denver

By Teague BohlenNovember 21, 2023

Sid King’s son Mike pens Dad Spelled Backwards – quite the departure from the old Crazy Horse.

Camp Christmas 2023: The Five Best Things About the Immersive Holiday Event

By Toni TrescaNovember 21, 2023

Camp Christmas is an exuberant holiday extravaganza where visitors can earn Merry Badges, enjoy creative craft cocktails and extend their festive experience in the eclectic atmosphere of Stanley Marketplace.

Meet Katie Bowman: Denver Comedian, Artist and Podcast Host Extraordinaire

By Toni TrescaNovember 20, 2023

The Denver-based comedian is recording her first album, Neurodivergent Nightmare, at the Bug Theatre on December 2.

Jim Gaffigan Adds Eighth Show to His Paramount Theatre Run

By Westword StaffNovember 17, 2023

It’s now a six-night run with eight shows.

Poison Into Passion: Colorado High School Students Make Art From Vapes

By Teague BohlenNovember 17, 2023

Mountain Range teacher Kyle Wimmer reveals how he moved students from addiction into art.

It’s Snowtime! What’s New at Colorado Ski Resorts This Winter

By Abigail BlissNovember 17, 2023

Discover what’s new at resorts and ski areas in Colorado for the 2023-24 season, including new lift-serviced terrain, on-mountain dining, sustainability efforts and acquisitions.

No Humbug Needed: A Christmas Carol, Denver’s Cherished Tradition, Returns to the DCPA

By Toni TrescaNovember 16, 2023

“Working on A Christmas Carol is such a privilege because, while we certainly gain a lot as artists, it is a gift we get to give to Denver.”

woman wearing a yellow dress on a runway

New Art Events: Paper Fashion Gallery at Meow Wolf, a Flash Studio Sale and More

By Susan FroydNovember 16, 2023

Celebrate the holidays with something new on your wall.

Lauren and Orion pose for wedding portraits in formal attire.

Married at First Sight Recap: Happy Couple Quickly Crumbles During Honeymoon

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 15, 2023

Two Denver couples are now on the rocks only three days after marrying complete strangers.

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Persephone: An Underworld Cabaret Brings Immersive Magic to Cervantes’

By Emily FergusonNovember 14, 2023

DejaView Productions is at it again with another array of fire performance, aerial arts, live music and more.

Rising Comedy Star Headlines Denver Improv This Weekend

By Toni TrescaNovember 14, 2023

This year, he was named a New Face at the Just for Laughs Festival and made a late-night television debut on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

Denver’s Newest Sci-Fi Convention, GalactiCon, Is Ready to Launch

By Teague BohlenNovember 14, 2023

It landed big names in sci-fi from several fan-favorites, including Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica, Supernatural and Game of Thrones, to name only a few.

Letters of Suresh at Curious Theatre Weaves Tapestry of Longing and Connection

By Toni TrescaNovember 10, 2023

“We’re in this moment where there are multiple devastating wars happening right now, but I like that the people in this play are seeking peace that’s been earned.”