Tag: Artists
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News Nuggets: Denver street sweeping begins April 1 – no joke
Nothing says spring in the Mile High City like the seasonal return of street sweeping. Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) will begin sweeping operations April 1. Residents are encouraged to check the red and white street signs on their block for specific parking restrictions and to move cars on their street on sweeping…
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Two longstanding Denver artists reflect upon New Mexican heritage
“Land of Enchantment” imprinted upon Lorenzo Chavez and Tony Ortega Lorenzo Chavez and Tony Ortega — two Denver-based artists born in New Mexico — embody the Land of Enchantment’s longstanding aesthetics in their contemporary artworks. Both Colorado artists shared memories of living, studying, teaching and exhibiting in the New Mexican art scene for more than…
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Underground Music Festival 2022 hits Denver Friday
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When Youth on Record Executive Director Jami Duffy attended the 2021 Underground Music Showcase on South Broadway in Denver, she was but a visitor. Now Youth on Record is a co-owner with Two Parts. Non-profit organization Youth on Record merged with for-profit marketing agency Two Parts to become UMS LLC. The new organization brings the…
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Paul Klee: What Colorado Avalanche must overcome to win Stanley Cup
DENVER — If the nerves and anxiety of another Avalanche playoff run are getting to you, look at it this way. Four years ago the Avs were picked to finish dead last in the NHL. Last! See, sweaty palms and sleepless nights still beat the alternative. Now the pressure’s on — big time. The Avs’…
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Meow Wolf names participating Colorado artists, taps new GM
Denver’s Meow Wolf revealed Monday the 110 Colorado artists who collaborated to create the Santa Fe-based arts and entertainment company’s third permanent installment. Meow Wolf also named Alex Bennett of Denver as the exhibit’s general manager. Located between the elevated West Colfax Avenue and I-25 interchange, the triangle-shaped building will house an exhibit three-to-four times…
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Artists wanted for expansion of Colorado Convention Center
Denver Public Art is seeking to commission artists to create an original public artwork for the Colorado Convention Center Expansion Project. The piece will be added to the convention center’s collection of 31 public artworks including “Indeterminate Line” by Bernar Venet and the iconic “I See What You Mean,” better known as the Big Blue…
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Colorado painter leaves legacy in home built into Garden of the Gods
Welcome to Pat Musick’s childhood home, where the outdoors is indoors, art covers the walls and wildlife parades by its windows all day long. This is the magical earthship her father built in the late ’40s and ’50s, before such things even had a name. Her father being Archie Musick, the famed Colorado Springs painter…
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Longmont Library is asking the community to submit pieces of art for a virtual expo next month
The coronavirus may have shut down museums, libraries and restaurants, but while people were at home, many have been able to enjoy their hobbies more than ever before. With this thought in mind, the Longmont Library is inviting local artists to submit their artwork for a virtual “All Ages Art Expo” that will premiere next…
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Paul Klee: To equal last season’s success, Nuggets will need new nickname for Nikola Jokic: MVP Joker
DENVER • The Joker did the funniest thing Monday night. Nikola Jokic played an entire NBA game, 34 minutes of action, and never made me laugh. Never handed the ball to an opposing player who was out-of-bounds. (Love that one.) Never got mad at a ref then raced over to apologize because he said a…
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Paul Klee: Christmas is all around Colorado sports. Ask the CSU Rams family of the late Ebony Vivens.
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DENVER — This is when they miss her the most, today. Ebony Vivens was Christmas. Christmas Eve, that was Mom’s golden hour. That was her time to shine — just like every other time, but with a soundtrack of Christmas carols that she’d start playing on repeat way back in October. First, they’d swing by Auntie’s house.…