If you’re looking for a cultural gold mine in Colorado, look no further than the aptly named City of Golden. Founded in 1859, this former gold rush town is experiencing a cultural renaissance with three major redevelopment projects in the mining pan. THE HEART OF GOLDEN The Heart of Golden project is backed by the […]
Nestled just a block off of the main strip in Golden, Colorado is what, at first glance, appears to be the former family-owned Meyer Hardware Store. But back in 2013, Len Matheo, Artistic & Executive Director of Miners Alley Playhouse saw something more. “The first time I entered the building,” said Matheo, “I thought, ‘this […]
Creating a new benchmark for Broadway, Hadestown demanded that theater make space for diverse voices. The show’s modern premise reflects the values of our changing culture through a transformative musical experience that reimagines Greek mythology. In 2019, it garnered 14 Tony Award nominations, winning eight of them, including Best New Musical. Critics praised the show […]
Did you know there are more than 30 Asian ethnicities in the Denver area? There are not just Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Vietnamese and Indians (South Asians) here. There are many other identities that fall under the Asian American Pacific Islander label: Cambodians, Lao people, Mongolians, native Hawaiian, Burmese, Pakistani, Filipino and more. And the easiest […]
This fall, celebrate the Denver debut of the highly-anticipated Theater of the Mind immersive theater experience (Aug. 31-Dec.18) with its hotel partner, The Ramble Hotel, Death & Co Denver and their neuro cocktail experiences. Created by multi-award winning artist and Talking Heads frontman David Byrne (American Utopia, Talking Heads, Here Lies Love) and writer Mala […]
More than 65 DCPA team members, volunteers and friends joined together to walk in the 2022 Pride Parade along Colfax Avenue. Over the two-day event, organizers estimated attendance at more than 525,000 — all of whom appeared to line the parade route and cheer on the DCPA truck and our enthusiastic group. When the emcee […]
A vibrant Denver neighborhood located minutes from downtown, Cherry Creek North is a walkable outdoor community with more than 300 businesses. Cherry Creek North is home to boutique hotels, more than 65 restaurants, furnishing stores and galleries, clothing and accessory retailers, as well as numerous spas, salons, gyms and specialized personal health services. Offering Denver’s […]
Over the past few years, pop-ups, immersive art, and the rise of gamification have emerged, taking over traditional art experiences and opening the door into a technology-driven world. While exciting, navigating these new adventures may be daunting, so to get you started, we’ve compiled a list of local attractions to give you a glimpse into […]
Get out and get moving in a place that may surprise you. Denver, and surrounding areas, offer a host of fun and funky classes in unique settings all around town, including some of our favorite cultural attractions. We’re talking yoga with butterflies in Westminster, sunrise vinyasa outside in a beautiful Denver garden, stretching inside a […]
What is a new play commission? Much like a realtor, salesclerk or stockbroker, a playwright can earn a commission for their work…specifically for their new work. Typically speaking, a new play commission is when a theatre company pays a playwright to write a script, generally with the understanding that the company has the first right […]