Tag: Culture
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Those wild animals aren’t friendly – and 9 other misconceptions out-of-staters have about Colorado
Many out-of-staters dream of visiting Colorado. That said, those who have never been to the Centennial State tend to get a few things wrong. Here’s a look at 10 of the most common misconceptions about Colorado: 1. The winter is just one big snowstorm: Yes, Colorado gets its fair share of blizzards each winter. Yes,…
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Report indicates that Colorado tops nation when it comes to tattoo regret
As a recent analysis of Google search queries may indicate, Coloradans seek ‘tattoo regret’-related advice more frequently than residents of any other American state. In order to determine what Americans have the most ‘tattoo regret,’ a tattoo artist-focused scheduling company called Goldie analyzed how many people in each state punched queriers of ‘laser tattoo removal’…
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Mexican heritage, culture on display at Denver Cinco de Mayo celebration
While it may be Dos de Mayo, celebrations for Cinco de Mayo have already gotten underway. Denver’s annual celebration of Cinco de Mayo kicked off on Saturday with a parade through downtown and a festival in Civic Center. Lively music, colorful dresses, horses and lowriders were prominently on display to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture.…
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New exhibit tells the story of Leadville’s Irish immigrant community
At 10,000 feet, winter doesn’t just arrive; it settles into your bones. Snow swallows rooftops. Oxygen thins. In the mines, darkness is constant; above ground, the cold is merciless. If a cough lingers too long or the sun doesn’t shine for one too many days, it could mean the difference between life and death. This…
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The Kirkland at Denver Art Museum sets an artful holiday table
Festively set Thanksgiving dinner tables tend to bring out the best from cupboards and china cabinets. The finest dishes, cutlery and stemware set the table for memorable holiday meals. “When you take the time to set a table, make each place setting and choose what dishes you want to show off, it makes the event…
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New mural honors old Denver’s Westside
Just in time for the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a vibrant new mural recently completed on the exterior of a Metro State University building at 800 Kalamath St. catches eyes and helps raise awareness about the history a of a Denver neighborhood long known as the Westside. Titled “A Tribute to the Westside,” the…
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Nonprofit brings Denverites together with a mile of tables on Saturday
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Over 5,300 feet of tables and an immeasurable amount of good conversation brought Denverites to the Auraria Campus on Saturday morning. The Mile Long Table, organized by the nonprofit Longer Tables, invited people to break and enjoy getting to know one another, with the only…
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Black Arts Festival brings music and culture to City Park on Saturday
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save City Park played host to the Colorado Black Arts Festival on Saturday as part of a three-day weekend celebrating African American arts and culture. In its 39th year, the festival featured over 80 local artists and businesses, as well as three different stages showcasing different…
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Attendees beat the heat at 51st annual Denver Cherry Blossom Festival
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As spring officially turned to summer and record-high temperatures hit the Denver area, those in attendance at the 51st annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday found different ways to stay cool. The festival, taking place…
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Denver Arts and mayor’s office launch DENVER CREATES arts commitment
Denver Arts & Venues, in partnership with Mayor Mike Johnston, announced on Wednesday a new commitment to supporting arts and culture called DENVER CREATES Wednesday. The commitment, which was put together through a process of community surveys that gathered feedback from more than 2,500 people, will establish the first new cultural plan for the city…