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RTD’s bus design contest celebrates 60 years of the Civil Rights Act in Colorado communities
Colorado’s Regional Transportation District is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement with an art contest. The agency is asking Coloradans for Civil Rights-themed artwork that will be…
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May in Denver offers plenty of things to do. From a student art exhibit to celebrating Mother’s Day with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, this month will surely keep you entertained. Celebrate MSU’s student talent at the Spring 2024 BFA Thesis Exhibition As a celebration of, and culmination of, their undergraduate studies at Metropolitan State University…
The importance of self-care in women
In today’s busy and stressful world, it’s easy for women to neglect caring for themselves due to career, family and societal demands. It’s crucial to remember that self-care is essential for self-preservation. By making their well-being a priority, women can enhance their lives and become the best versions of themselves. Only 32% of women take…
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PRESS RELEASE: Red Rocks Community College’s 54th Annual Commencement
LAKEWOOD, CO – Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) will hold its 54th annual commencement exercises on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the picturesque Outdoor Pavilion located on the…
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CHSAA adopts high school shot clock for varsity teams
After several months of debate, the Colorado High School Activities Association formally adopted the use of a 35-second shot clock in prep basketball. The decision came during the association’s legislative council meeting on April 23. The change takes effect in the 2026-2027 school year for varsity boys and girls teams. The association’s legislative council approved…
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Young musicians give Mexican folk music new life at Denver mariachi conference
Cuevas-Lara, a senior at Skyline High School in Longmont, is one of many students from across the state and country who convened at the university over the weekend for the Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference. From beginner trumpeters to advanced vocalists, the university’s King Center was full of vibrant sound as young people honed their musicianship…
Coming Attractions: Benchmark takes ‘The Road to Lethe’
What does it mean to be a true ally? Like many people, Denver playwright Jeffrey Neuman found himself pondering this question following the 2020 murder of George Floyd and the ensuing Black Lives Matter movement. “I always thought of myself as a really strong ally, but I began to wonder what does true allyship mean…
Coming Attractions: Painting the Town Hall Arts Center ‘Red’
Most theaters take a similar approach to their seasons – it’s a blend of musicals and stage plays that usually run for about a month each. But at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center, they wanted to try something different. Matthew Kepler, programming director, thought a wider audience could be reached by removing one of the…
Art Students League of Denver hosts papel picado artist Guadalupe Hernandez for residency program
Guadalupe Hernandez was born in 1993 in San Miguel de Allende, which is located in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. At 5 years old, he and his family relocated to Pleasanton, Texas, a town south of San Antonio. But each winter celebration season, they would return to Mexico to attend weddings, baptisms and ornate parties.…
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Spring cleaning: TULA organizing tips
Spring is in the air, and for many that tends to instigate an overwhelming desire to start fresh, clear space,…
Botox is not just for the face — it’s for the bladder, too
Botox is not just for cosmetics anymore. Women receive Botox treatment in the bladder to help with overactive bladders, urgency…
Spring into a healthy headspace
Each spring, I get the itch to give my home a serious deep cleaning, declutter the unnecessary items accumulated throughout…
Duncan: What is hospice?
Having a spouse who was in hospice care at the time of his death does not make me an expert…
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Indian Market & Powwow set for June 1 & 2 in Morrison
The 23rd annual Indian Market & Powwow is June 1 and 2 on the grounds of The Fort restaurant, 19192 Hwy. 8 in Morrison. The two-day event is a tribute to Indigenous people who helped shape the cultural community of Bent’s Old Fort, an international trading post operating along the famous Santa Fe Trail that…
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