Breaking Free: Colorado’s Prison Arts Programs Help Inmates Unlock Their Creativity
A split between the Department of Corrections and the University of Denver sent some programs into solitary, but now they’re breaking free.
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Miners Alley Tackles Assassins Amid Rising Political Violence in America
The Golden-based theater company launches its first-ever Sondheim musical that “just happens to be extremely timely.”
DMNS Looks Back on 125 Years of Bringing the World to Colorado
“A museum of natural history is never finished.”
Comic Josh Blue’s Memoir Something To Stare At Has Been Twenty Years in the Making
“I think sometimes people have an idea of what a disability is and what this book will be, and it’s not ‘woe is me’ or inspirational. I’m just telling my story.”
East High Alumni and Students Stage World Premiere of Everything About Your Skin
“The piece is a little freaky. It can feel a little sinister at times, but it’s also lighthearted and caring and deeply personal.”
AI Lover Boy: Aurora Man Shares His AI Love Story on New Podcast
“I really wanted to see just how close we are to C-3PO.”
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Photos: Shenanigans Ensue at August First Friday in the Art District on Santa Fe
Street dancers, musicians and artists livened up First Friday on a closed-to-traffic Santa Fe Drive.
Local Milliner Victoria Regina Wants People to Wear More Hats
A tragic accident led this local Denver hat designer to fall in love with classic hat-making skills and artistry.
Yes, There Were American Impressionists. And They’re on View at the Botanic Gardens Now
Blue Grass, Green Skies showcases an overlooked but gorgeous era in American art.
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Jennifer S. Levine Debuts New Paintings in Her First Friday Homecoming
The glassblower-turned-painter debuts new layered works at Bitfactory Gallery during Santa Fe’s First Friday alongside top local talent.
South Park Premiere Trashing Trump and Paramount Breaks Records
Despite the White House’s statement that the show hasn’t been relevant in twenty years, the season 27 premiere brought in 5.9 million viewers.
Thousands Flock to Green Mountain Falls for Viral Art Installation
The work feels like “pure joy” and looks like “a three-dimensional live firework.”
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Denver Designer Created Girl Pervert Magazine to “Explore Curiosities”
“Girl, it’s camp. You either get it or you don’t, for real.”
How a Westword Assignment Turned Into a New Book
Escaping Denver isn’t easy. But writing Escaping Denver? Now, that’s a story…
Want to Know the Real Kyle Mooney? Listen Up
Kyle Mooney discusses his debut album The Real Me ahead of his show at the Bluebird Theater this Wednesday, July 30.
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Book It: Ten Best New Summer Reads by Colorado Authors
It’s summertime, and the reading is easy.
Colorado Theatre Guild Urges Community Over Competition at 19th Henry Awards
The 19th Henry Awards celebrated Colorado theater with big wins for Grand Lake’s Rocky Mountain Repertory and some notable upsets. Here’s the full breakdown.
Catie Michel Takes Over PlatteForum for Memoria Exhibition
Throughout her residency at PlatteForum, Michel has led ArtLab interns through the tedious process of creating their own platinum images.
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See You Later, Mestizo-Curtis Park Murals
“Eyes on the Park” has been decommissioned; a new piece by Emanuel Martinez is coming…but when?
How Denver Is Trying to Lure More Filmmakers to the City
Colorado’s tax incentives are paltry compared to those of several other states.
Photos: Handmade Creations and Plenty of Dogs at Cheesman Park Art Festival
Over 150 artists are selling their work in Cheesman Park until 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Affordable Art Studios: RedLine Executive Director to Manage Community Arts Stabilization Trust Colorado
Louise Martorano is transitioning from her role as RedLine executive director to manage Colorado CAST and build on the Satellite Studio Program.