We have a lot to thank the printing press for: the spread of knowledge in the Renaissance; the force of political movements, including the U.S. Revolution, through the dissemination of political pamphlets; the spread of Protestantism; and Gutenberg! The Musical!, the musical comedy running at the Garner Galleria Theatre through May 4. Johannes Gutenberg’s 1455 […]
In the world premiere production of The Reservoir, a young adult reconnects with his four grandparents in a time of need, finding surprising allies at his side. Unless you have a close relationship with your grandparents, generational gaps can make carrying on a conversation feel awkward or forced. Either way, there’s a great possibility your […]
One of the key plot twists in Back to the Future involves the Hill Valley Court House clock tower. In the year 1955, time would have been measured in this clock tower by Earth’s position in relation to the sun, moon and the heavens. The time on every clock in the world was based on […]
It’s been 25 years since Jerry Lewis, appearing in Aspen at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, made headlines with his statement that women aren’t funny. “I, as a viewer, have trouble with it,” he said at the time. “I think of her as a producing machine that brings babies in the world.” Revenge is a […]
Hoverboards, it must be said, have not lived up to their promise. They still touch the ground, for starters, and then there’s the minor matter of them exploding without warning. All in all, though, the Back to the Future franchise has had a pretty good track record when it comes to predicting the future of […]
Picture this: your family is gathered around the kitchen table, everyone dressed in cozy sweaters, sipping hot chocolate, and Mariah Carey is softly playing in the background. At the center of the table is a MONOPOLY board, silver tokens glinting on the tiles, and piles of colorful MONOPOLY money scattered around. Now…is your family smiling […]
Boulder, Colorado is one of three finalists hoping to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. Sundance is an independent festival that has launched the careers of several iconic filmmakers, like Quentin Tarantino, and premiered many Oscar-nominated films. If Boulder is selected as the new host city, support for creative industries in Colorado will […]
Consider the tortilla. On the surface, it seems a basic staple of the modern day pantry, but the only basic thing about it may be its shape. Instead, tortillas may well be one of the most versatile items on the shelf. Yellow corn, white corn, flour, whole wheat, beetroot (!) and many, many more. Different […]
Colorado is a wonderful state to experience autumn, with leaf peeping, pumpkin patches, craft breweries, and spectacular views. Across the state are dozens of fall festivals celebrating the season. Peruse this roundup to find one near you! Denver Oktoberfest Weekend One: September 20-22; Weekend Two: September 27-29 | Larimer & 21st Street This two weekend […]
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15 to October 15. This national commemorative month recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors hailed from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts uplifts Hispanic voices onstage. During Hispanic Heritage […]