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Kristen Fiore

Kristen Fiore is the Westword Culture editor. They escaped Florida in 2021 and have been loving the seasons and lifestyle in Denver ever since. Kristen previously worked as an editor at Colorado Community Media and at The Villages Daily Sun as an associate managing editor and senior entertainment reporter. Their work has won awards for social justice reporting, features writing and news writing from Top of the Rockies, Florida Press Club and Florida Society of News Editors. Kristen plays the keyboard/keytar/synthesizer, writes music and poetry, and dabbles in too many types of art to list.

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Dino Fossil Discovered Under Denver Museum of Nature & Science Parking Lot

By Kristen FioreJuly 9, 2025

“It’s like a lone dot in the middle of a giant geologic connect-the-dots puzzle of rocks that surround Denver.”

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Photos: Browsing Some of the Country’s Hottest Art at Cherry Creek Arts Festival

By Kristen FioreJuly 5, 2025

Now in its 34th year, the event is one of the most competitive fine arts festivals in the United States.

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Back With a Splash: Sea Lions Return to Denver Zoo Upon Completion of New Habitat

By Kristen FioreJune 30, 2025

Sea lions have returned to the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance and are now enjoying a new $19 million habitat.

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Photos: Denver Comes Out for PrideFest

By Kristen FioreJune 29, 2025

The festivities continue Sunday, starting with the Vizzy Denver Parade at 9:30 a.m.

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Photos: Performances, Food and Shopping at the 51st Cherry Blossom Festival

By Kristen FioreJune 22, 2025

Volunteers grilled 3,100 pounds of chicken and made rice in 77 rice cookers. The crowds will be back today.

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Back in Bloom: Behind the 51st Cherry Blossom Festival at Sakura Square

By Kristen FioreJune 20, 2025

“Nowadays, it’s more important than ever for people to build bridges of understanding so we can see that we’re really a lot more similar than we think we are.”

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Fighting Fire With Ire: Lesbian Band the Dead Sinatras Used Music as Activism

By Kristen FioreJune 18, 2025

Legendary lesbian band the Dead Sinatras puts its best boots forward to kick LGBTQ+ artists into musical activism.

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Ten Best Summer Solstice Sunrise and Sunset Spots

By Kristen FioreJune 18, 2025

It’s summer! Go out and enjoy a sunrise or sunset.

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Classy Keys: Steinway & Sons Opens Piano Store in Cherry Creek

By Kristen FioreJune 13, 2025

These are like the Ferraris of pianos.

A large sculpture of a rhino

And the Rhino’s Name Is…

By Kristen FioreJune 12, 2025

The developers received over 1,000 suggestions.

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Crack Open a Cold One…and a Lip Balm

By Kristen FioreJune 11, 2025

Sipping beer in between slathers of lip balm sounds downright nasty, but maybe Colorado will be a loyal market for the product.

When to See the Strawberry Full Moon in Denver Tonight

When to See the Strawberry Full Moon in Denver Tonight

By Kristen FioreJune 10, 2025

Here’s when to catch the full moon in Denver, where to look in the sky and why it’s called a Strawberry Moon.

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The Elephant at the Ren Fest: Colorado Denies Permit For Elephants at Event

By Kristen FioreJune 6, 2025

For years, the hulking beasts have joined in the festivities in Larkspur, but they didn’t seem to be having any fun.

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Why Not Close Santa Fe Drive to Traffic for Every First Friday Art Walk?

By Kristen FioreJune 4, 2025

It would be cool to attend First Friday without worrying about being hit by a car.

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Former Lumineers Cellist Joins Forces With Augustana Arts for Rattlesnake Kate Orchestra Show

By Kristen FioreJune 3, 2025

“I really want it to feel like a fancy campfire, telling this folklore in an intimate way.”

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Photos: Colorado Northern Lights Set Skies Aglow

By Kristen FioreJune 3, 2025

During the early hours of June 1 and 2, lights were photographed from across the state.

Northern Lights

Keep Out an Eye for a Light Show in the Sky Tonight

By Kristen FioreJune 2, 2025

A rare geometric storm could cause the sky to light up with bands of purple, magenta and green in Colorado.

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A Rhino in RiNo! It’s Up to You to Name the New, 22,000-Pound Sculpture

By Kristen FioreMay 29, 2025

“With this project, we’re transforming what was essentially a doughnut hole in the urban fabric.”

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Short Leash: Dog Bites Are on the Rise in Denver

By Kristen FioreMay 29, 2025

I was attacked by dogs two different times during my first four months in Denver.

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Growing Season: Local Artists Turn Trash to Treasure in Meow Wolf Trashion Show

By Kristen FioreMay 27, 2025

“I’m so incredibly impressed with how much work and effort the designers put into this.”

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Bigger and Better: What’s New at This Year’s Outside Festival

By Kristen FioreMay 27, 2025

At Civic Center Park May 31 and June 1, this fest will have 40 percent more space.

A mural on a building

Roots That Run Deep: Sakura Square Receives $10,000 for Two New Murals

By Kristen FioreMay 20, 2025

“Rooted in Tradition” will honor Pacific Mercantile founder George Inai.

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