Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. Apart from ruling the sun, the moon and the underworld, Greek gods were also responsible for nourishment in all its forms. Demeter was the goddess of the harvest, Artemis of the hunt, and […]
To return to the DCPA Subscriber News Center, click here. If you are in theatre design, you really should consider your job title. Authority. Craftsperson. Expert. Guru. Wizard. And maybe most aptly, jack of all trades. For, you see, theatre designers aren’t just good with a pencil, sewing machine, lighting instrument or paintbrush. No. They […]
Among the compelling themes in the touring Broadway production of Hadestown are climate change and climate justice. Individuals, organizations and government agencies share concerns and are working to affect change. Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency is putting its plan into action. A month before U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Joe Manchin proposed […]
If you’re looking for a cultural gold mine in Colorado, look no further than the aptly named City of Golden. Founded in 1859, this former gold rush town is experiencing a cultural renaissance with three major redevelopment projects in the mining pan. THE HEART OF GOLDEN The Heart of Golden project is backed by the […]
Nestled just a block off of the main strip in Golden, Colorado is what, at first glance, appears to be the former family-owned Meyer Hardware Store. But back in 2013, Len Matheo, Artistic & Executive Director of Miners Alley Playhouse saw something more. “The first time I entered the building,” said Matheo, “I thought, ‘this […]
What is a new play commission? Much like a realtor, salesclerk or stockbroker, a playwright can earn a commission for their work…specifically for their new work. Typically speaking, a new play commission is when a theatre company pays a playwright to write a script, generally with the understanding that the company has the first right […]
When Dixie Longate comes to town, you’ve got to be prepared. Get out your cowgirl boots and squeeze into that short skirt. (Fringe is not optional.) Locate your electric blue eyeliner and slap on an extra coat (or three) of mascara Tease your hair and plaster it with AquaNet hairspray (It may smell, but it […]
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) was a French artist during the post-impressionist movement who produced the original iconic imagery of the Moulin Rouge. Despite being born into one of the oldest noble families in the country, he spent his adult life amid dancers, actors and artists enjoying a rather bohemian lifestyle. As The Art Story describes: […]
Among many songs written by the late, great Stephen Sondheim, “Children Will Listen” evokes a sense of great responsibility in any listening parent. And as we approach Mother’s Day, the lyrics remind us that our family matriarchs leave an indelible impression on the person whom we will become: “Children will look to you for which […]