Factory Fashion glows in neon pink lettering outside the workshop in Stanley Marketplace.

Quirky Camp Christmas Hosts a ā€œReverseā€ Fashion Show

Leave it to the quirkiest of the area’s holiday traditions to spin fashion on its head with the ā€œUnwayā€ Runway — a reverse fashion show that invites audiences to walk around and view inspired fashions while designers and models remain stationary. Held in partnership with Factory Fashion, designers and models will be assigned a thematic […]

EDGE Restaurant & Bar

Downtown Dining Near the Arts Complex

A perfect evening must begin with dinner and drinks and end with a performance in the Arts Complex. Make a night out of your trip downtown, and don’t stress about parking or time-consuming travel when you visit one of these restaurants near the Arts Complex. Some of the restaurants listed below are preferred restaurant partners […]

First Look: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner MusicalĀ is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.Ā Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.Ā  Take a look at some of […]

A birds eye view of Little White Dress Bridal Shop

Say ‘Yes’ at These Colorado Bridal Salons

Saying ā€˜yes’ to the dress can be one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning. However, finding the perfect bridal salon, scheduling appointments, and deciding on budget, style, and silhouette…it can be a daunting process! The list below outlines a few popular salons in the Denver metro area to help alleviate some of the […]

A down-syndrome boy with school kids and teacher sitting on the floor in class, playing guitar.

Sharing the Joy of Music With Kids

Music entertains, trains the ear, aids in dance parties, adds spice to a special occasion and can soothe tender feelings. Really, there isn’t much music can’t do to help heal and fuel the soul, which is why getting children involved in the art form proves beneficial. Choose from full programs aimed at teaching and supporting […]

A large semi truck called the Bookmobile outside the DCPA

Meet the Bookmobile at LITTLE RED

When families come to see LITTLE RED, a musical retelling of the classic children’s story, Little Red Riding Hood, they might start thinking about all of the other familiar children’s books too. On Dec. 2, the Denver Public Library’s Bookmobile will be there with many books to choose from. Start learning about other variations on […]

The cast of A Christmas Carol poses for a photo onstage

DCPA Theatre Company Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for A Christmas Carol

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Theatre Company is excited to announce the full casting and creative team for Denver’s favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. ā€œNothing says the holiday season at the DCPA quite like A Christmas Carol,ā€ said Artistic Director Chris Coleman. ā€œA Christmas Carol brings a warmth to the season […]

Dancers dressed as mice form a pyramid

50 Years of Hip Hop Influenced 10 Years of The Hip Hop Nutcracker

The Hip Hop Nutcracker was created in 2013 by director/choreographer Jennifer Weber and writer Mike Fitelson. Mike adapted the original (George) Balanchine ballet to a contemporary New York City setting. At the time, Jennifer was working on a dance piece set to Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and was talking to Mike who ran the United […]

Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig dance together in A Christmas Carol

Christmas Carols in the Victorian Age

From the archives: this article was originally published on November 2, 2022 In England, caroling has always been an indispensable and joyous part of the Christmas holiday. Many of the earliest carols sung were preserved in a diary or ā€œcommonplace bookā€ that was kept by Richard Hill, a grocer’s apprentice, between 1500 and 1536. Hill […]

Exterior of the new Dazzle building in the Denver Performing Arts Complex

Get Ready To Dazzle Your Kids With Jazz

Finally the 26-year-old jazz club Dazzle has opened in its new home at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, and adding a cherry to the musical sundae is an affordable kids’ program every Saturday. “Part of why we are doing this is because some of our patrons are older and they will bring their grandkids into […]