Local organization Volunteers of America Colorado (VOA) provides housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other support programs to communities in need throughout the state. Their programs serve over 100,000 people in a year. One of those programs is Meals on Wheels, which delivers homemade, healthy meals to older adults who maybe […]
Every young person deserves to go through life knowing they have care and support from someone they can trust. The problem? Over 400,000 youth are in the foster care system in the United States, and over 17% of those will age out of the system before finding lasting familial support. Many youths are instantly homeless. […]
The title of the show is Annie, but it is no secret that the dogs that play Sandy have their own spotlight. Since 1976 Bill Berloni has been training the rescue dogs playing Sandy. The dog, according to the script by Charles Strouse, Thomas Meehan and Martin Charnin, is described as medium-sized, sandy color of […]
Coming downtown for a show can include time spent at many of the city’s historic hotspots—Union Station, Larimer Square, or the 16th Street Mall. Often alternative transportation into downtown, such as the light rail, involves a brief connection on the mall’s free shuttle bus to get closer to the Arts Complex in all kinds of […]
Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen pairs well with tea. Afternoon tea, also called cream tea, is a thoroughly British tradition started by wealthy families in the 1840s. A lovely […]
A sense of real belonging at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts is created through spaces that are shaped with the unique needs of diverse communities in mind. The work of creating spaces and implementing practices that support equity, diversity, inclusion, and access is fundamental to a thriving theatre community and to the DCPA’s […]
Imagine. You’ve served your time in prison and suddenly, you’re free. You’ve got the clothes on your back, a bus ticket and some change in your pocket. If you’re lucky, maybe there’s someone to meet you when the bars clang shut at your back. But maybe not. No job. No money. No roof over your […]
According to a 2018 study by the Virginia Department of Corrections, odds are 50/50 that a formerly incarcerated individual in Colorado will return to prison within three years. With an estimated 2 million people living in prison across America, it is in every community’s best interest to reduce the rate of recidivism by preparing inmates […]
Denver often gets the headlines, but the city just to the east of Colorado’s capital shines as well, and is a worthy destination in her own right. With a population approaching 400,000 (making it the third most populous city in the state), Aurora is luring visitors and residents with both new developments as well as […]
Sure we can celebrate the Mile High City’s vibrant visual and performing art scene all year long, but thanks to the 17th annual Denver Arts Week, find even more wonderful ways to immerse yourself into the scene. The festival runs November 3 to 11, showcasing everything from visual art to live performances to epic parties. […]