Entries by Emma Holst

Who Was the Original Fanny Brice?

When imagining the iconic Funny Girl star, wearing a long red coat and black feathered hat, belting out “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” you likely envision Barbra Streisand who originated the role of Fanny Brice on Broadway in 1964 as well as the 1968 film version. There is a perception of Fanny Brice based on […]

Board Games for Holiday Family Game Night

Picture this: your family is gathered around the kitchen table, everyone dressed in cozy sweaters, sipping hot chocolate, and Mariah Carey is softly playing in the background. At the center of the table is a MONOPOLY board, silver tokens glinting on the tiles, and piles of colorful MONOPOLY money scattered around. Now…is your family smiling […]

German Culture in Denver

German culture has been prevalent in Colorado for over a century, even before the state’s governmentally recognized establishment in 1876. In fact, the Colorado constitution was published in three languages: English, Spanish, and German. At the time, German immigrants made up the largest segment of the state’s foreign-born population. In their struggle to establish roots […]

Make Wassail For Your Next Gathering

From the archives: this article was originally published on December 12, 2022 Mulled wine, apple cider, hot chocolate, and eggnog are all heralded as holiday beverage favorites. But have you ever tried wassail? This centuries-old drink is a traditional part of caroling and the holiday season in Britain. Made with fruit juices and lots of […]

Toy Collection Drives in Metro Denver

This winter, share some holiday cheer by donating to a local toy drive. There are several organizations across the metro Denver area that host drives, which means you are guaranteed to find at least one collection site near you. By no means a comprehensive list, check out these local drives listed below. Gift recipients may […]

Meet Gutenberg’s Biggest Fan: Rodney Lizcano

Gutenberg! The Musical! opens at the Garner Galleria Theatre this week! Rodney Lizcano, the production’s director, is eager for this hit comedy to reach Denver audiences (and it runs through May – meaning you have time to get your tickets!). After spending 22 seasons as an actor and teaching artist, Lizcano is making his directorial […]

Denver-Metro Family-Friendly Restaurants

Whether you’re attending Theatre for Young Audiences, A Christmas Carol, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, or another DCPA production – it’s fun to make a day of it and grab a bite to eat before or after the show with your kids. Finding the perfect family-friendly spot can be a struggle, especially when there […]

Who Exactly Was Johannes Gutenberg?

Moving backward through time – in a European epoch before Shakespeare, before Henry VIII and his six wives, before the Protestant Reformation – there was nothing at all. Kidding. But most people, apart from historians and scholars, aren’t as familiar with European history before the 16th century. This is due in part to the lack […]

Get to Know Colorado’s Film Festivals

Boulder, Colorado is one of three finalists hoping to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. Sundance is an independent festival that has launched the careers of several iconic filmmakers, like Quentin Tarantino, and premiered many Oscar-nominated films. If Boulder is selected as the new host city, support for creative industries in Colorado will […]

Celebrate Persian Culture in Colorado

Persians are an ethnic group found predominantly in Iran, but are also connected to Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Iraq, and other Arab states. It is a culture that crosses borders and regions, the Middle East and Central Asia. Persia has served as a fusion point between eastern and western traditions with far-reaching influence and a […]