If you have attended an event in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts since January 2022, chances are you sampled cuisine by one of our five our new culinary partners, Serendipity Catering. But it’s not just good meals owner Laura Zaspel is dishing out. It’s a dedication to making the food world a better, […]
On Saturday, April 16, 2022, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock gave an official apology — for something that happened in 1880. He apologized for the anti-Chinese race riot of October 31, 1880 known as The Chinatown Riot. The event destroyed much of what had been a thriving Chinatown district in what is today the thriving entertainment […]
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 […]
Did you know there are more than 30 Asian ethnicities in the Denver area? There are not just Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Vietnamese and Indians (South Asians) here. There are many other identities that fall under the Asian American Pacific Islander label: Cambodians, Lao people, Mongolians, native Hawaiian, Burmese, Pakistani, Filipino and more. And the easiest […]
Over the past few years, pop-ups, immersive art, and the rise of gamification have emerged, taking over traditional art experiences and opening the door into a technology-driven world. While exciting, navigating these new adventures may be daunting, so to get you started, we’ve compiled a list of local attractions to give you a glimpse into […]
From the archives: this article was originally published on May 17, 2022 By Rowena Alegría, Chief Storyteller for the City and County of Denver From Denver’s earliest years – when the land that would become the Mile High City was better known as a gathering place for Ute, Cheyenne, Arapaho and other Native nations – […]
The state of Colorado recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month each May. Year round, the state has joined a national movement to raise awareness around mental health, fight stigma, and support the estimated 1 million Coloradans with mental health conditions and their families. As audiences often witness in theatre productions, youth are particularly vulnerable to peer […]
Celebrate an evening of Hispanic and Latin American arts and culture at the Quixote Nuevo community celebration — ¡Comunidad, Cultura y Fiesta! Ending the 2022 DCPA Theatre Company season with a bash, the free community celebration will bring together dance, live music, and more by fellow Denver community organizations. The event, held on June 9 […]
In 2012, eight Latinx theatre professionals created the Latinx Theatre Commons (LTC), a flagship program of HowlRound. Now, the group brings its 2022 LTC Comedy Carnaval to Denver June 9-11, 2022. Su Teatro will host the three-day celebration of plays, comedy, discussions, networking and late-night parties. Plus, all participants are invited to attend Chicanos Sing […]