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	<title>Awards &amp; Accolades Archives | Denver Westword</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Aurora Eateries Are Now Eyeing the Michelin Spotlight</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Colorado Michelin Guide Expanding Statewide in 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:11:30 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Three Cheesecake Slices to Try From James Beard Semifinalists</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:38:27 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>The 2026 Grammys Ceremony Made One Thing Clear: ICE Out</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:25:28 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/music/the-2026-grammys-ceremony-made-one-thing-clear-ice-out-40839272/">The 2026 Grammys Ceremony Made One Thing Clear: ICE Out</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>This Colorado Spot Was Named One of the Best Small Adventure Towns in the World</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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						<enclosure url="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2019-42/crested_butte_mountain_resort.webp" length="0" type="image/webp" />
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/arts-culture/one-of-the-best-small-adventure-towns-in-the-world-is-in-colorado-40829660/">This Colorado Spot Was Named One of the Best Small Adventure Towns in the World</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Longtime Colorado Resort Ranked Among Most &#8220;Iconic&#8221; Hotels on Earth</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:43:10 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/2022_Holidays_Christmas-Winter_Pond-e1764885677808.jpg" alt="A big hotel with a pond in front" /><p>It is listed among other famous hotels, such as the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam and Ritz Paris.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/arts-culture/colorado-mainstay-resort-featured-in-forbes-inaugural-hotel-icons-list-40813829/">Longtime Colorado Resort Ranked Among Most &#8220;Iconic&#8221; Hotels on Earth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>This Iconic Denver Event Was Just Named World’s Best Festival&#8230;Again</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:35:48 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-27/p7040078.webp" alt="a panting dog lies in an art booth" /><p>It's the seventh time in total that the event has won the award.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/arts-culture/iconic-denver-festival-named-worlds-best-festival-for-second-year-40808694/">This Iconic Denver Event Was Just Named World’s Best Festival&#8230;Again</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Colorado Music Hall of Fame to Induct Legendary Band</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:59:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/music/colorado-music-hall-of-fame-to-induct-legendary-band-40807661/">Colorado Music Hall of Fame to Induct Legendary Band</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Winners of the 2025 HOSPY Awards Span the State and the Industry</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:29:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/colorado-restaurants-honored-at-the-2025-hospy-awards-40804416/">Winners of the 2025 HOSPY Awards Span the State and the Industry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://westword-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Fun, Fans and Flicks: What to Expect From the 48th Denver Film Festival</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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