The article was originally published in 2022 and updated in 2026. Nearly 1.2 million adults in Colorado have a mental health condition and many don’t have access to help in their communities. Here are some local and national mental health resources. In March 2025, the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Colorado reported that 1,186,000 […]
This article was originally published in 2024 and was updated in 2026. Whether it’s William Shakespeare’s Hamlet or Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, period stories of love and revenge often feature sword fights, duels, and derring doo. Feeling like a swashbuckler, yourself? While DCPA Education regularly offers various classes in stage […]
The SCFD (Scientific and Cultural Facilities District) has long maintained a commitment to the diverse audiences that enjoy the arts in Colorado. This 1/10th of one percent sales tax in the seven-county metro area provides funds to more than 300 non-profit cultural organizations, some of whom highlight the achievements and culture of African Americans. These […]
For anyone who has ever wished they’d been voted “Class Clown,” — or class clowns who would like to be on the stage instead of in the audience — comedy classes may be just the thing to channel your inner Steve Martin or Wanda Sykes. Even without aspirations toward a career in stand-up and your […]
Mere mortals rarely enjoy the lavish, multi-course meals typical of the six queens in SIX, but the DCPA’s restaurant partners have mouth-watering dishes to die for. CHAMPAGNE TIGER 601 E. Colfax Ave. • 303.942.0593 Open Wednesday – Sunday • Hours Vary With 13 options to choose from, champagne is only the beginning to a […]
If genetics are any indication (fingers crossed), I will live a long, healthy life and have a better memory than my children. After all, my mom is 95 (96 next month. Happy birthday, Mom!) and knocks the socks off most people with her mental acuity. When we visit a doctor’s office, the good ol’ doc […]
From the archives: this article was originally published on January 12, 2023 If Denver’s Black culture has a heart, it is beating loud and strong in Five Points. Located at the intersection of 26th Avenue, 27th Street, Washington Street and Welton Street — four roads that create five vertices — is what was once known […]
Denver’s lion population will soon be doubling. On October 23, Simba, Nala, and their fellow big cats will return to the Buell Theatre for the Denver Center’s production of The Lion King. In anticipation of the pride’s arrival, I spoke with some of the wildlife experts at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, where Denver’s real-life lions […]
Fall. Autumn. The Great De-Leafing. No matter what you call it, harvest season is upon us, and with it comes an array of corn-themed activities for the discerning Denver pleasure seeker. From Denver Botanic Gardens’ annual corn maze to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ upcoming production of Shucked, Denverites have more ways than […]
Dim the lights. Unwrap that piece of candy. Cue the overture. Yes, fellow aisle-anders (okay, we’re working on that), the 2025/26 season is upon us with no shortage of musicals and plays that aim to please or perturb — sometimes both — and all the other feels. And as is the way with art […]
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Before the Curtain: A Community Play Study with DCPA! Location: Schoolyard Beer Garden 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Mountain Time – US & Canada) schedule RSVP Required – https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/16321292 Love reading and discussing plays? Join us for a unique experience where you do just that! Before the Curtain: A Community Play Study with Denver […]
Before the Curtain: A Community Play Study with DCPA! 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Mountain Time – US & Canada) schedule RSVP Required – https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/16321292 Love reading and discussing plays? Join us for a unique experience where you do just that! Before the Curtain: A Community Play Study with Denver Center for the Performing […]
Before the Curtain: A Community Play Study with DCPA! Location: Schoolyard Beer Garden 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Mountain Time – US & Canada) schedule RSVP Required – https://denverlibrary.libcal.com/event/16321292 Love reading and discussing plays? Join us for a unique experience where you do just that! Before the Curtain: A Community Play Study with Denver […]
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