The Mob in Denver

The Smaldone family, Denver’s version of the Mafia, was low key, unlike their more high-profile brethren in New York, Chicago and New Jersey. They wore big hats and spiffy suits, but they didn’t race around town in big cars, mowing down rivals. In fact, they weren’t in the Mafia. Isolated far out in Denver, they […]

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance receives $4M Community Revitalization Grant

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD), Denver’s own venerable and internationally renown dance company and school, is the proud recipient of a $4 million Community Revitalization grant from Colorado Creative Industries, a division of The State of Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade. CPRD is one of eight recipients in this funding cycle, which […]

Fostering Your Child’s Love for Music

By: Katilyn Erikson Around 31% of people in the US who play musical instruments are aged between five and 17, as found in a NAMM/Gallup Survey. Approximately half of all American households, meanwhile, have a musical instrument, with instruments such as the piano and guitar being the most popular. Various studies have shown that playing […]

Community: Seven Shows To Engage Kids When It’s Cold

By: Linnea Covington Even if you’re from Colorado that doesn’t mean the family wants to be outside all winter long. It gets cold and wet out there. Luckily, there are plenty of great ways to enjoy the great indoors this season, especially when it comes to exciting shows to bring your little ones to. From […]

The World of Hip Hop: Where in the metro area to learn about hip hop through dance, art and observation

By: Linnea Covington For Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and original star of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, hip hop helped him stand out and propel him into stardom. Not only that, but Hamilton also gave hip hop another way to push to the forefront of American culture. But hip hop is more than just dancing and […]

“Something [fantastic] this way comes”; Shakespeare in the Parking Lot Returns with Macbeth and More!

DCPA Education’s Shakespeare in the Parking Lot program is returning for its seventh season. This spring, three Shakespeare productions will go on tour throughout the community and visit area schools. And these aren’t your typical performances. Shakespeare in the Parking Lot is exactly what it sounds like — stripped-down, abridged versions of Romeo and Juliet, […]

New Works Courtesy of Colorado

The DCPA Theatre Company has good company when it comes to new works developed right here in Colorado. As we are hosting the Colorado New Play Summit, we wanted to shine a light on other companies who create and/or present new work. Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado (BETC) The BETC Writers Group supports the work […]

Valentine’s Day Romance at Home from Our Catering Partners

You don’t need to go somewhere fancy to celebrate a special Valentine’s Day. Our catering partners have whipped up some recipes for a fantastic holiday–at home! From a vibrant cocktail to a romantic charcuterie board, these recipes will have you getting playful in the kitchen whether you’re spending the evening with a loved one, by yourself, […]