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Coming Attractions: ‘Blasted’ challenges theater, audiences alike
I think most of us can remember our first rated R movie viewing experience — it’s one of those coming-of-age milestones we all hit at some point. But what about…
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Cherry Creek School Board candidate describes physical sexual misconduct against woman in memoir about his Navy service
Editor’s note: This article includes vulgar language and discusses non-consensual sexual contact. In a memoir, Cherry Creek school board candidate Steve McKenna described the non-consensual touching of a woman’s hair with his penis while in the Navy during the 1991 Tailhook convention. McKenna, a Navy veteran who is running for the District A seat on…
Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns kicks off the season with opening night event at Hudson Gardens
From the Hogwarts Express to a giant pirate ship and dinosaurs roaming the lands, residents kicked off the spooky season at the opening night of the Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns. Hosted by 13th Floor Entertainment Group, the event was held on Sept. 22 at Hudson Gardens in Littleton. The annual event features various displays…
Non-credible threat made against Cherry Creek Schools following “hundreds” of false claims about staff, library books
False claims about staff and library books in the Cherry Creek School District led to a threat being made against five buildings, according to a Sept. 26 letter from Superintendent Christopher Smith. In the letter to families, Smith said that last week, the school district received hundreds of emails, calls and social media comments “making…
Sports
Legend dominates Douglas County in soccer play, leads league with 3-0 record
Legend had an easy 8-0 Continental League boys’ soccer win over Douglas County on Sept. 19, but Titans’ head coach Daniel Pennington isn’t taking anything for granted. The Titans scored seven goals in the second half, improving their overall record to 5-1-1 and 3-0 in league play. Douglas County dropped to 2-4 overall, and 0-2…
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Arts & Culture
Column: ‘Thoughtful Intuition’ exhibit will run until January
Denver-based Japanese artist Taiko Chandler has installed a new exhibit at the Littleton Museum called “Thoughtful Intuition,” which runs through Jan. 7, 2024. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The museum is at 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Admission is free. There will be a…
Coming Attractions: Hard questions and healing at ‘The Laramie Project’
When a tragedy happens, how do the victims and community at large pick up the pieces? Twenty-five years after the murder of Matthew Shepard, the Wyoming town of Laramie is still grappling with the reverberations of the event. That story is the focus of “The Laramie Project,” the latest production at the Arvada Center,…
Coming Attractions: Autumn ushers in the cool and creepy
Your favorite equinox guy is back, checking in right before we officially begin the best season of the year — autumn. Now that we’re about to jump into the time of chilly evenings, falling leaves and hearty foods, it’s my duty to round up some of the best ways to welcome fall. The spirit of…
Column: A Seussical musical at Lakewood Culture Center
It may not be a “proper” word, but when someone describes something as Seussian, you basically know what it means. Dr. Seuss is famous the world over for the fantastical and surreal worlds he created and populated with characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and The Lorax.
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From the Editor: Douglas County works for property tax solutions. Proposition HH does not
Over the last few weeks, officials in Douglas County have been working to find a work-around to mitigate the property…
Jean Spahr: What does ageism have to do with aging?
Having worked as a career coach for many years, I know that finding a good job is always a challenge…
Ed Bilsky: Observing pain awareness and national recovery months
September’s transitions can be both daunting and beautiful in the Rocky Mountain west with golden aspen leaves contrasting with fresh…
From the Editor: Gaining invaluable insight into Vietnam Veterans
Since becoming the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media, I do not get out into the communities as much…
Letters
Letter: Lopsided coverage
I continue to be amazed at the lopsided news coverage of political corruption. Either we’re told, “Nothing to see here!”…
Letter – Able Shepherd off-base
Able Shepherd off-base Regarding the Colorado Community Media article “Emails show Able Shepherd organized PrideFest protest, despite denial”: Given the…
Letter – Stop bad-mouthing equity
Stop bad-mouthing equity In the recent LTE by Susan Renton, she erroneously combines equity with preferential treatment of certain identity…
Local LIFE
The art of horror: Artists share their frightful creations at Colorado Festival of Horror
Whether it’s putting a personalized spin on a classic character or creating brand-new monsters and ghouls, artists in the horror genre find endless possibilities when it comes to their artwork and how they choose to express themselves. “The genre of horror is the most expansive,” said Xander Smith, a concept artist in the entertainment industry.…
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