Tag: Arts & Entertainment
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Know Before You Go: Summit Canyon debuts at Water World
Colorado’s biggest beach just got a little more serene with a relaxation pool, toddler area, Puddle Dunkers, an obstacle course and 4 new slides. While temperatures reach peak highs, Water World has been working on a new spot to cool off. Summit Canyon had a soft opening to the public Monday and Tuesday, with some…
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Denver thrifters seek vintage clothing, unique finds at Thrift Con
Treasure hunting took on a new meaning in Denver this weekend. Thrift Con, a convention dedicated to vintage and second-hand clothing, was held Saturday and Sunday at the National Western Center’s Livestock Center. The convention brought in thousands of people and filled the Livestock Center with racks upon racks of vintage clothing. Attendees picked through…
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40th annual Colorado Black Arts festival fills City Park with art, music
Despite blistering temperatures Saturday, Denver’s City Park was full of people, art, music and food for the Colorado Black Arts Festival. The 40th edition of the festival, which this year followed the theme “Through Our Eyes,” kicked off Friday and will run through Sunday at 7 p.m. Colorful displays and stands featuring paintings, clothing, jewelry…
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Weekend things to do: Denver French Fest and more
No plans for the upcoming weekend? There’s plenty of action happening around Denver and beyond to get folks off the couch, like the Colorado Black Arts Festival, Mess Fest and more. Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you…
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Weekend things to do: 4th of July celebrations and more free events
No plans for the upcoming weekend? There’s plenty of action happening around Denver and beyond to get folks off the couch, like the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, drone shows and more. Everything is free! Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the…
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Weekend things to do: Denver Pride struts through downtown and cherry blossoms bloom
No plans for the upcoming weekend? There’s plenty of action happening around Denver and beyond to get folks off the couch, like Pride events, a full moon paddle, and hot air balloon festival. Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city.…
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Tim McGraw and PBR Space Cowboys bring cosmic-sized celebration to USAFA | Review
America’s 250th birthday celebration combined bull-riding, drone shows and flyovers Last Saturday night, the “final frontier” met the “Western frontier.” The United States Air Force Academy hosted a 250th birthday bash, leaning into the history and the future of the American “frontier” with themes of cowboys and outer space. Cars marched like ants onto academy…
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Skyline Park in Denver gets a basketball pop-up in honor of Transplant Games
Skyline Park on Denver’s 16th Street is getting sportier this summer with a pop-up that honors the resilience of transplant athletes, recipients and living donors. The Downtown Denver Partnership, in collaboration with DaVita has opened a vibrant, basketball-themed pop-up court to Skyline Park that will be accessible to all athletes. The Transplant Games come to…
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Red Rocks baby rave was a wild success; here’s why Denver deserves an encore
DJ dad Lenny Pearce brought families together Sunday morning for a ‘Rave on the Rocks’ that transcended generations of music lovers Bubbles floated through the air, subwoofers blasted the tunes of “The Wheels on the Bus,” and toddlers took over Red Rocks on Sunday morning. Sippy cups and subwoofers aren’t usually paired up together, but…
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Ex-film commissioner sues Colorado, alleges wrongful termination
The former film commissioner for the state of Colorado filed a lawsuit against the state, alleging he was wrongfully terminated last year. Donald Zuckerman was fired from his position as Colorado Film Commissioner at the Office of Economic Development and International Trade in September. The lawsuit, filed June 10, alleges Zuckerman was fired due to…