Tag Archive for: Denver

Denver Does Drag

Drag performers are distinctive, each with a chosen name and personal style – often highly stylized with a color scheme, epic costuming, or extravagant makeup looks. Drag performers are artists and entertainers; drag is a form of self-expression and a way to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride. For anyone who has not attended a drag show, it […]

German Culture in Denver

German culture has been prevalent in Colorado for over a century, even before the state’s governmentally recognized establishment in 1876. In fact, the Colorado constitution was published in three languages: English, Spanish, and German. At the time, German immigrants made up the largest segment of the state’s foreign-born population. In their struggle to establish roots […]

’Tis the Season to Give

Since 2010, residents throughout the Centennial State have been encouraged to support non-profits through Colorado Gives Day. Managed by the Colorado Gives Foundation (formerly Community First Foundation), this effort has raised more than $469 million since its inception, including $54.2 million in 2023 from over 124,000 donors. Last year, more than 4,000 Colorado nonprofit organizations […]

Toy Collection Drives in Metro Denver

This winter, share some holiday cheer by donating to a local toy drive. There are several organizations across the metro Denver area that host drives, which means you are guaranteed to find at least one collection site near you. By no means a comprehensive list, check out these local drives listed below. Gift recipients may […]

New Drone Show Lights the Way for Santa and His Sleigh

Christmas lights are almost as synonymous with the holiday as the man in the red suit. Candles were originally placed on trees dating back to 17th-century Germany. One can only imagine the number of resulting fires, which became so prevalent that insurance companies ceased covering claims related to Christmas candles in 1908. Luckily, by that […]

Iconic Locations in MONOPOLY: Denver Edition

In the mid-1990s, an official edition of MONOPOLY: Denver Edition featured some of the city’s most iconic locations. With the opening of MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition, DCPA Off-Center’s newest immersive experience at Broadway Park®, the NewsCenter team took a walk down memory lane to see if the nearly 30-year-old locations went boom or bust. BOOM […]

Cultivating New Art: Denver Immersive Invitational

Do you like to be on the cutting edge? First in line? At the epicenter of the next “new thing”? Then you need to be at the inaugural Denver Immersive Invitational. Described as an incubator for new art and immersive experiences, the Denver Immersive Invitational gives artists a chance to create without constraints and audiences […]

Denver-Metro Family-Friendly Restaurants

Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. Whether you’re attending Theatre for Young Audiences, A Christmas Carol, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, or another DCPA production – it’s fun to make a day of it and grab a bite […]

If Hamilton Visited Denver

This article was originally published on February 4, 2022 Of course, Alexander Hamilton never visited Denver. The city wasn’t even founded until 54 years after his death. But if Hamilton did come to Denver today, what would he visit?

Ca-Ching! ARTcade Delivers a Winning Combination of Nostalgic Games and Modern Art

Nestled against the west side of Mod Market is downtown’s newest immersive experience. The return of ARTcade at 1555 Champa Street is yet more evidence that Denver is quickly becoming the hub of immersive experiences in the US. ARTcade is described as a fusion of classic arcade games and contemporary art. Melding the talents of […]