Tag: Arts & Entertainment
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The Denver Gazette’s unfinished spooky story needs an ending
The Denver Gazette wrote the beginning of a spooky tale. How it ends is up to you. Creative writers in grades 1-8 are invited to finish the story, in 250 words or fewer, for the chance to win a 2026 Elitch Gardens season pass (also valid for the rest of 2025) and have their entry…
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Feast your eyes on Jazz Holmes’ first solo exhibit ‘Nourished’ at Denver Botanic Gardens
In early October, Jazz Holmes opened her very first solo art exhibition titled “Nourished” at Denver Botanic Gardens. Shortly thereafter, the artist traveled to Florida for the funeral of her grandmother, Lynda Jackson James. “She was the matriarch of the family, so this show is definitely dedicated to her,” Holmes said in a walk-through of…
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Gen X vs. Gen Z: Paul McCartney’s Denver concert for all the ages
The Denver Gazette’s John Moore and Kyla Pearce agree that Sir Paul is getting better all the time. There are 30 years between Denver Gazette reporter Kyla Pearce and Senior Arts Journalist John Moore. But on Saturday, they were side by side, just two of 50,000 of all ages being treated to what will likely…
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Taco Bell 50k leaves Denver Gazette reporter hungry for more
After running the Taco Bell 50k, here are 5 things learned that can help others start running no matter your ability When I agreed to run in the Taco Bell 50k as a four-year-long certified couch potato with type one diabetes, worry ensued about whether I’d taken on too much. But when race-organizers invited me…
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$5 fan-friendly menu rolls out at Ball Arena after complaints about high prices
DENVER — Ball Arena is rolling out lower food prices for some staple items this fall, addressing fan complaints about some of the highest concession costs among major sports venues in the Denver area. The arena’s new “fan friendly menu” offers stadium staples for $5, including hot dogs previously priced at $7.50, pretzels previously priced $8,…
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Where to attend a ‘Love is Blind’ watch party in Denver
Looking to get out of the living room “pod” to watch season 9 of Love is Blind? Match drinks and drama at these watch parties, perfect for fans and newbies The ninth season of Love is Blind premieres Oct. 1, where viewers will see whether its more difficult to climb a Colorado 14er or make…
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Colorado State Fair offers 4-H competitions, concerts, rodeo, carnival and more
More than 150 years ago, a Pueblo community came together to celebrate its rich culture of agriculture and the harvest. All these years later, 500,000 people still make their way to the Colorado State Fair every year for a multitude of reasons: to take part in 4-H competitions, listen to a country music concert, watch…
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4th of July in Colorado: From Arvada to Grand Lake, a look at celebrations across the state
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Nothing says summer like oohing and aahing as sparkling, human-made constellations explode in the night skies to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Here’s a roundup of Fourth of July fireworks and celebrations across the state. • Arvada: 5:30…
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Denver novelist Peter Heller recipient of Colorado Springs book award
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Once you go fiction, you can’t go back. Award-winning Denver author Peter Heller lived a swashbuckling life as a nonfiction adventure and environmental writer before finally succumbing to the lifelong internal nudge to write novels. “Once you start making it up, it’s tough to go…
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Cripple Creek Ice Festival adds more days to popular event
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Ice carving is art, pure and simple. And that’s why so many are so enamored with the long-running, popular Cripple Creek Ice Festival. This year’s event will offer even more opportunities for the public to partake, as the festival will run almost every day from Saturday through Feb. 23, minus Tuesday, when the town will…