The desire to understand the mysteries of life, death and fate goes back to the earliest days of humanity — Israel’s first king, Saul, allegedly used a medium to summon the spirit of the prophet Samuel for advice on an upcoming battle. (Spoiler alert: This did not end well.) But the modern spirituality movement took […]
Research has confirmed what we all know: comedy is an essential part of life. Also, it’s best shared with others as laughter can be contagious in the best way possible. The Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, better known as SCFD, is the organization that manages a tax collected across Denver’s seven-county metro area to support […]
“I’m one of the few people who won’t say, ‘Well, I grew up in a haunted house. I didn’t grow up in a haunted house,” says ghost hunter Bryan Bonner. Bonner is explaining how he ended up working on the Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society, which investigates claims of ghosts and other unexplained activity across […]
There’s a little bit of magic everywhere if you know how to look for it. Fall under the spell of THE WIZ, running until April 20 at the Buell Theatre. The production is a retelling of the classic Wizard of Oz, and features some beloved witches. Through the story we learn witches can have both […]
Colorado is always bursting with new attractions, organizations, and events — and we’re fortunate that our citizens support them with attendance and enthusiasm. The miners, merchants and other settlers who streamed into Colorado quickly established centers of arts and culture, building an opera house in 1878 and forming a symphony in 1892. Many other institutions […]
This year, summer officially runs from June 20 through September 19, which means that Denver will see approximately 70 days of sunshine. While that won’t quite live up to the PR-spin that the railroads used to attract visitors in the late 1800s, it is more than enough to lure the locals to step outside and […]
Disney’s Frozen may only be in town for a limited time, but there’s no shortage of sparkly frozen spectacles in the Centennial State. From holiday extravaganzas to castles to year-round ice skating, here are some of our favorite places so that — when it comes to the Frozen vibe — you don’t have to sing […]
Finally, after years of school, school and, yep, more school, Alex is graduating. There’s just one little problem…Alex doesn’t have a clue what’s next. But not knowing what your future holds is no reason not to celebrate. Instead, audiences are invited to join Alex for a graduation party when The Catamounts, in collaboration with Hanzon […]
“Those people.” You’ve heard that phrase uttered by individuals and you instantly know what is implied. Well, let’s chat about “those people.” Apart from indigenous peoples who were the original stewards of the soil beneath our feet, the remaining individuals who embody America are immigrants or ancestors of immigrants or ancestors of ancestors of immigrants. […]
The DCPA is just one of the many arts organizations announcing its 2024/25 season, or productions throughout 2024. By no means an exhaustive list, check out the organizations below. Or, to find more cultural organizations near you, visit scfd.org/organization. Seasons will continue to be announced throughout this spring! Arvada Center 2024/25 Season Announcement The Arvada […]