Tag: Arts
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Longtime Colorado Springs entertainer brings new dueling pianos show, other events to historic hotel
The lobby of The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel is silent as a library, save for the booming sounds of the charismatic man nestled behind the grand piano. With nary a musical scale to warm up his fingers or vocal exercises for his deep, raspy signature voice, classic tunes pour forth — ZZ Top’s “Tush” and…
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Bonfils-Stanton Foundation appoints longtime nonprofit leader as new president
The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, which funds Denver arts, appointed James-Allan Holmes as the next president and CEO after a national search, a news release Monday from the organization said. Holmes steps in Feb. 15, filling the position previously held by Gary Steuer, who announced his resignation in October after more than 12 years with the foundation.…
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Long-awaited Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Center opens in Five Points
After 55 years of teaching dance in Five Points, Cleo Parker Robinson finally has a permanent home for her Denver dance ensemble. Located at the intersection of North Washington Street and Park Avenue and directly adjacent to the Historic Shorter African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Center for the Healing Arts…
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National Western Stock Show to attract more than 700K over 16 days in Denver
Colorado is known for many things, not least of which is its Western heritage. The 120th annual National Western Stock Show pays homage to our history with thousands of events, including rodeos, horse shows, a Wild West show, Western art exhibit, livestock competitions and auction, a 3,500-square-feet petting farm and more. A noon parade in…
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New Christkindlmarket to open in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs will soon add a bit more German culture to its repertoire. The inaugural Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket, created by the Colorado chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC), will open Thursday and run over two weekends through Dec. 23 in Bancroft Park. “There’s so much German heritage and a lot of…
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Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60
NEW YORK — Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of the genre-defying, Grammy-winning band The Mavericks, has died. He was 60. Malo died Monday night, his wife, Betty Malo, posted on his Facebook page. He had been battling cancer. The frontman of The Mavericks had documented his health journey on social media since he…
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The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours ‘Til Dawn’ Tour grosses over $1 billion, Live Nation says
NEW YORK — The Weeknd’s After Hours ‘Til Dawn Tour has officially crossed the $1 billion mark, according to Live Nation. The lengthy tour, which launched in Philadelphia in July 2022 and runs through September 2026, has officially grossed $1.004 billion with approximately 7.55 million tickets sold across 153 tour dates, the live entertainment company…
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Denver museums and arts hit new economic milestone, but visits still down
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The economic impact of metro Denver’s cultural arts and science institutions is continuing to grow, yet there are some trends that continue to be worrisome for the industry. The region’s cultural industry — which includes museums, theaters, dance groups, orchestras and the zoo — saw its economic activity hit $3.12 billion in 2024, according to…
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Camille Pissarro retrospective coming to Denver Art Museum
Camille Pissarro’s retrospective is coming to the Denver Art Museum (DAM), and the Mile High City is the only U.S. venue to exhibit the first major show of the “Father of Impressionism” in 40 years. On Oct. 26, the DAM will open “The Honest Eye: Camille Pissarro’s Impressionism,” the latest in its autumnal series of…
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Rateliff feels the love at Americana Awards
‘South Park’ goes dark; a look back at Redford’s final film in Colorado The Americana Music Awards were Nashville’s coronation of Denver’s favorite musical son. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats won Album of the Year for “South of Here,” prompting the ever-humble singer to say: “I’ve never won an award after all these years,…