Three young people sit on a bench in front of a sign that reads Welcome to Camp Christmas. They are holding signs that read Off to Camp Christmas! and Gonna Get Campy!

First Look: Camp Christmas

The season’s campiest, quirkiest holiday tradition is returning to its original location — Stanley Marketplace — after a nearly sold-out run in 2019! Immerse yourself in a 15,000 square-foot, 360-degree kaleidoscope of yuletide cheer at this year’s Camp Christmas! Take a look at some of the production photos below.

A child sits on Santa's lap at Camp Christmas

Theme Nights at Camp Christmas

The holiday season is the best time of year to shine. Clothing is a valuable form of self-expression, and a person’s style is easily stated during these last few months of the year. Bundled up in chunky scarves, pom-pom hats, and wool coats, it’s a chance to wear these items that come out once a […]

Holiday Shopping Guide at Stanley Marketplace

Stanley Marketplace is packed with over 50 local retailers selling goods you won’t find elsewhere. This makes it a fantastic spot for holiday shopping (especially for those last minute items!). Make a holiday adventure out of what can be a stressful errand and spend a day at Stanley. Begin by checking out our restaurant guide, […]

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

Quirky Camp Christmas Hosts a “Reverse” Fashion Show

Leave it to the quirkiest of the area’s holiday traditions to spin fashion on its head with the “Unway” 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 […]

Stanley Marketplace Restaurant Guide

At Stanley Marketplace, you’ll find some of the best food and beverages in Aurora. It is home to over 50 local businesses, many of which are restaurants, but there are also stores, specialty markets, fitness centers, and salons. It’s easy to spend an entire afternoon or evening at Stanley Marketplace. If you’re looking to grab […]

A number of photos and sticky notes cover a wall in Lonnie's studio. It's a sort of flow chart for the 2023 Camp Christmas.

Q&A and Behind-the-Scenes with Camp Christmas Creator, Lonnie Hanzon

An annual holiday tradition, Camp Christmas has fascinated thousands of people with its quirky charm, nostalgia, and brilliant cheer. It’s a maze of holiday spirit, filled to bursting with sentimentality, decorations, enchanting art, and more. It’s a place to get lost and connect with your childhood memories. But where did all of those trinkets come […]

Immersive Space Experience Coming to Colorado February 2024

Infinity Experiences, Felix & Paul Studios and PHI Studio, in association with Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Off-Center is proud to announce the presentation of Space Explorers: THE INFINITE premiering in Denver this February 3 – May 5, 2024 at Stanley Marketplace. Space Explorers: THE INFINITE  is a captivating immersive experience inspired by […]

Seven female cast members, including Pekarek, pose and sing on a stage made of distressed wood in front of a blue backlight

An Open Letter to the Community

The great Irish playwright Oscar Wilde once said: “I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” In other words, theatre builds community and compassion. Theatre uplifts and illuminates. […]

A People as Resilient as the Amache Rose

One hundred and twenty five miles east of Pueblo, Colorado is the small town of Granada. Situated along Highway 50 a mere 15 miles from the Kansas border, this dwindling town of 445 is fairly unremarkable save for the dubious part it played in World War II as the site of the Granada War Relocation […]

A person holds out a tray of snacks to several hands

What Are Audiences Saying About Theater of the Mind?

Theater of the Mind began as a concept by multi-hyphenate artist David Byrne. In partnering with Charlie Miller, the Executive Director and Curator for the DCPA’s Off-Center programming, the immersive, theatrical neuroscience experience became a reality. After years in development, Theater of the Mind premiered at York Street Yards in August 2022, sparking conversation in […]