In 1993, we faced our own extinction…and never looked at a tiny mosquito the same way again. The novel-to-film adaptation of Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park directed by Steven Spielberg assembled an all-star cast — Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, and Samuel L. Jackson. They gathered on a remote island intended to be […]
Denver-based actress, choreographer, director, and teaching artist Diana Dresser was selected as one of ten individuals across the nation to participate in this year’s Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship, a prestigious week-long master class and retreat. Taking place July 12-19, the eight-day program included a daily master class with actress Phylicia Rashad. Held at Ten Chimneys, the estate […]
Who among us has eaten SPAM®? Now, come on. Be honest. Flavorable Varieties You can get a 12 ounce can of salty, spammy goodness for around $4. It comes in a variety of flavors — oven roasted turkey, hickory smoke, jalapeño, bacon, maple, hot and spicy, teriyaki, low sodium, lite, and good ol’ classic. That […]
There are many improv shows in Denver. This is not an article about improv shows. This is an article about improv theatre — a long-form type of improvisation wherein an entire plot of a performance is devised around a single audience suggestion. Denver audiences may recall the antics of The Improvised Shakespeare Company®, which appears […]
When two dynamic cultural entities collaborate, you get…Film on the Rocks! The 27th annual partnership between Denver Film and Denver Arts & Venues has announced the 2026 summer lineup that features comedy, nostalgia, Oscar winners, and dinosaurs. Each evening pairs a classic film with live performances at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Gates open at […]
As the temperatures heat up, summer is sure to sizzle on Colorado stages this year. What better way to escape the heat than indoors at a play or in the evening at an outdoor amphitheater? Here’s a regional theatre roundup to round out those dog days of summer. NORTHERN COLORADO OpenStage Theatre & Company 970.221.6730 […]
When people talk about six degrees of separation, that’s actually, well, a lot of separation. But if you talk about one degree — from Denver to New York — it’s just a four-hour plane ride away! That’s a little like this year’s nominees for the 2026 Tony Awards. While the full lineup of nominations is […]
In 1909, the United States government passed the Enlarged Homestead Act to encourage dry-land farming in most western states including Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. Individuals could claim up to 320 acres of land while married couples were entitled to 640 acres. Despite the daunting challenge of farming this seemingly barren […]
On the 150th performance of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, a note was delivered to the cast. It said, “As a psychotherapist, I have sent 45 people to see your show with a simple set of instructions: find presence, find joy, and notice if any new ideas or possibilities open up.” At Dracula. Not at […]
From the archives: this article was originally published on June 27, 2023 Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. When you think of the “Old West,” you just assume that comes with cowboy boots, tumbleweeds and your fair share of […]