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Denver Zoo earns accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums
The Denver Zoo in September announced it received accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, maintaining its status as an AZA-accredited facility since 1976. To earn the accreditation, a…
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The ‘dream team’ of children’s theater opens new nonprofit in Denver
Parents have come to think of Christina Roberts and Bussy Gower as the dream team of children’s theater. “They create an environment where kids are supportive of one another and feel safe to be …
Performances that can’t be found elsewhere in Denver
Okaidja Afroso hails from a family of storytellers and musicians from a fishing village on Ghana’s west coast. “They have been the sole practitioners of our culture,” said the 48-year-old …
Colorado Rep. Brittany Pettersen proposes legislation to expand access to overdose drug
With thousands of Americans dying each year due to opioid overdoses, health professionals and a Colorado Congresswoman are working to change federal law so that more hospitals are reimbursed for …
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CHSAA tweaks playoff seeding index
The state’s high-school playoff pairing system is going to look a little different going forward.
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‘Building the world that we work in’
In a theater production, each object that an actor picks up or uses is a prop. The fountain pen. The handkerchief. Even the picture frames and books on a coffee table are part of the set dressing. The more elaborate a show, the more props that are required, and a properties master is responsible for…
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.
Column: Making ’Beautiful’ music at the Arvada Center
For those who are unfamiliar, a jukebox musical is a show that features tunes most audiences are familiar with. And that kind of show is practically made for “Beautiful,” the story of singer, songwriter and all-around legend Carole King.
Column: Garden Conservancy returns with Open Days
As we roll into late summer here in Colorado, we’re also entering the best time of year to be outside.
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Cyclists can end the year by checking a 100-mile ride off their bucket list
Calling all cyclists! The Denver Century Ride is coming up. Time to get pumped for it (and then to pump…
Column: Looking beyond Colorado’s cool-ish 2023
This summer’s coolish, wettish weather along Colorado’s northern Front Range, home to two-thirds of Colorado’s nearly 6 million residents, has…
Column: Benchmark Theatre explores gun rights
The issue of gun rights is one that almost everyone has an opinion about and has the rare distinction of…
Column: The Barlow Band takes to Arvada Center
Ask any performer and they’ll tell you there’s something different about performing on a “home stage” — the stages they’ve…
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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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