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Two Stars Light Up the Colorado Symphony

Audra McDonald and Renée Fleming will be joining the Colorado Symphony for two special performances this fall There’s more than pumpkin-spiced everything to look forward to this fall as American songbirds Audra McDonald and Renée Fleming join the Colorado Symphony for two special performances. “This is our centennial season so we definitely wanted to pull […]

A Homegrown Cinematic Triumph: Publish or Perish starring Tim McCracken

The magic of cinema lies in its ability to transport audiences to different worlds and its power to bring communities together. Denver may not have a film scene as famous as New York or LA, but recent tax incentives have attracted filmmakers to the state. Such is the case with Publish or Perish, a homegrown […]

Firebird and Catch A Fire Bring Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and Tabanka Dance Ensemble Together for an Epic Weekend

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and Norway-based Tabanka Dance Ensemble bring Firebird and Catch A Fire to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House September 16 and 17. Firebird captures the spirit of the Hawaiian Islands with traditional gods and goddesses, such as Pelé, the Goddess of the Volcano, King Kamehameha, Queen Lili’uokalani, and more. Cleo Parker Robinson, […]

A History of American Sandwiches, Where to Sample in Denver

Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. Clyde’s Sandwiches At Clyde’s, Lynn Nottage’s fictional diner, the motley kitchen crew dishes out fantastical sandwiches. You’ll crave the skirt steak with peach chutney on a cheddar biscuit. In other words, eating before […]

Colorado’s Favorite Bands for Pop Music

No other musical category can encompass as many sub-genres as the term “pop music.” Emerging in the 1950s, “pop music” appealed to mainstream, and can encompass everything from country to emo to classic rock-and-roll. And while modern pop stars like Taylor Swift fill concert hall with thousands of screaming fans, and command thousands of dollars […]

Getting Spooky In Denver

Walking in downtown Denver, you’ll see young couples with dogs, old folks carrying Trader Joe’s grocery bags, and bicyclists racing down Broadway. You might not even be aware of the Gothic subculture living its best life in Denver. In case you’re confused, we aren’t talking about the Goths, those Germanic people who started invading Europe […]

Dazzle Officially Opens in the Arts Complex

After 25 years in business, Dazzle has found a new home at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, and, after over a year of waiting, it’s officially open. “We are honored, humbled, and thrilled to be a part of Denver’s theatre district,” said Kelley Dawkins, Dazzle’s marketing director. “Jazz is the music artists are playing in […]

Diving into the Dream: Phamaly’s Spin on a Shakespeare Classic

Phamaly Theatre Company returns to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, bringing to life the enchanting world of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This witty romantic comedy, known for its tangled web of love, mischievous fairies, and magical escapades, will captivate audiences through the glitz and glamour of the 1920s. Phamaly is at […]

You Make Culture Happen

You make culture happen. How often are you the subject of a News Center item from us? Today you are. Because today, we are sending our thanks to you for your ongoing support of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, SCFD. Even if you don’t recognize the name, your support helps to fund our organization […]

The Hills are Alive with Music from Area Non-Profit Organizations

Now that the clouds have parted and the rain storms have (mostly) passed, Coloradans can go outside and enjoy the sun! After you’ve packed in your daytime activities, there’s no better way to wind down that to enjoy an outdoor concert as the sun sets in the background. Sure, you could likely head down to […]