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Professional Dance Companies in Colorado

Message In A Bottle arrives at the Buell Theatre in February, featuring the iconic music of Sting and spectacular choreography by Kate Prince. This groundbreaking production may be a new experience for usual theatre-goers, as the story is told through movement rather than words. If you’re intrigued by the exhilarating dance and athleticism, you might […]

Mouthwatering Mexican…or New Mexican…or Tex-Mex Spots in Denver

Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. When growing up in a small town in rural Arkansas in the 1970s, access to extraordinary cuisine likely meant taking a six-hour road trip to Dallas. So when looking for Mexican food, yours […]

No Mystery Here: Make It a Fun Night of Solving a Murder

As someone who went from reading Nancy Drew to Agatha Christie as a young child, I’m a fan of most mystery stories — whether in a book, play, or movie. If Rubicon just whets your appetite for more mystery-solving entertainment, there is no shortage of options in Colorado. ADAM’S MYSTERY PLAYHOUSE 2406 Federal Blvd., Denver Adam’s […]

Space Out in Colorado With These Star-Studded Experiences

With the launching of DCPA Off-Center’s Space Explorers: THE INFINITE in February, our head is in the sky, past the clouds, beyond Earth’s ozone and out into orbit. Yes, we’re talking all things space and the joys that diving into the unknown can bring. In honor of this new, interactive experience, here are more ways […]

Plan Your Albuquerque to Denver Road Trip

  In Cebollas, three sisters take a 10-hour road trip from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Denver, Colorado. The why of it can be revealed when you see the show, but if you find yourself with the opportunity to drive from New Mexico’s largest city to Denver’s capitol city, here are some suggestions to make it […]

DCPA Education Takes the Stage in ThesCon

If you’ve been to downtown Denver in mid-summer, you might have encountered creatures from a different planet…known locally as FAN EXPO but known nationally as Comic Con. That one weekend a year when sci-fi enthusiasts convene to embody their favorite character, meet celebrities and delve into all things comic-sci-fi-horror-anime-gaming. Fast forward six months and you […]

Musical Sounds of the Holidays

Sometimes the sounds of the season are all you need to lift your spirits and look forward with a sense of wonder and anticipation. From chorale groups to ensembles, musical performances abound throughout the metro Denver area. Fill your season with inspiring compositions from these SCFD-funded organizations. ARAPAHOE PHILHARMONIC Holly Jolly Family Concert Dec 16 […]

Colorado Culture: A 3,033% Return on Investment

Imagine, if you will, investing one penny of every $10 you spend. If you multiply that by 10%, which is the average stock market return, you get, what? $67* in a year? Not if you are taxpayers in the seven-county metro area. Instead, they just got a 3,033% return on their investment in the SCFD […]

Make Your Holiday Merry & “Bright”

When the chill fills the air, Colorado becomes a magical place with music, festivals, ice skating and events. Put an extra sparkle into your eye when you add one of the area’s spectacular lighting displays on your “must do” holiday list. BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT Nov 17-Jan 7 from 4:30-9pm 1007 York St., Denver Tickets If […]

A Feast Fit for a Queen

Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. Mere mortals rarely enjoy the lavish, multi-course meals typical of royalty, but when the Broadway production of SIX announced its engagement in Denver, the DCPA’s restaurant partners got to work concocting mouth-watering dishes […]