Tag: Denver Botanic Gardens
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Denver Botanic Gardens opens a world-class Jaume Plensa art exhibit
‘A New Humanism’ urges peace, celebrates pluralism On Saturday, as part of this year’s 75th anniversary celebration, the Denver Botanic Gardens opens the first U.S. retrospective of the internationally revered multidisciplinary artist Jaume Plensa. The indoor-outdoor exhibition titled “A New Humanism” runs through Sept. 7 and includes roughly 30 works by the Spanish artist best…
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Tulip blight halts blooms in Denver Botanic Gardens’ Annuals Garden until 2029
Tulip trouble has hit Denver Botanic Gardens. DBG’s Annuals Garden won’t have any tulips until 2029, officials announced Friday. The Annuals Garden, located at DBG’s York Street location, is where most of the garden’s tulips are typically displayed. DBG said a common tulip blight is to blame. “It’s a fungal disease that infects the bulb…
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Denver museums offer free admission for Bank of America Cardholders
From art and science to nature and history, museums across Denver are offering free admission to Bank of America cardholders on select weekends throughout the year. Through the bank’s “Museums on Us” program, the Denver Art Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver Botanic Gardens and History Colorado provide free general admission on the…
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Denver Botanic Gardens reveals 2026 concert lineup
The music is returning to the gardens this summer. Denver Botanic Gardens announced the 2026 schedule for its annual Summer Concert Series. This year’s lineup expands to 14 dates, with Grace Potter, Allen Stone, Soccer Mommy, Chris Botti, Judy Collins with Bruce Cockburn, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue in the lineup. Denver Botanic Gardens 2026…
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Dinosaur events, Orchid Showcase, Bird Count, Swan Lake
FRIDAY-SUNDAY A dinosaur weekend for sure. On Friday a program for the mature audience will introduce the rare Theio, the Garden of the Gods Dinosaur. Park Guide Jennifer shares “more of a mystery story than in-depth science lecture.” Theio is not a famous dinosaur but he has a wonderful developing story and he was here.…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: National Western Stock Show 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 enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email [email protected]. THURSDAY-JAN. 25 That special time of year when…
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Denver Botanic Gardens names new CEO from Florida
Arts news: Makeover for Boulder Theater; Ice Cube is coming; and are you ready to (Last) Waltz? The Denver Botanic Gardens has named Donna McGinnis as its next CEO, effective Feb. 2. McGinnis, CEO of the Naples Botanical Garden in Collier County, Fla., since 2017, succeeds Brian Vogt, who passed away after 18 years as…
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‘Airplane!’ at 45: A classic film that elevated stupid to an art form
DISPATCH FROM THE DENVER FILM FESTIVAL • DAY 5 Today, our daily coverage of the 48th Denver Film Festival takes a brief detour for an emergency landing at Sunday’s fun 45th anniversary screening of “Airplane!” which featured an on-stage conversation with co-director David Zucker and actor Robert Hays at the sold-out Paramount Theatre in downtown Denver.…
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Cultivate creativity at Denver Botanic Gardens’ first art retreat
Denver Botanic Gardens branched out into its botanical illustration program more than 45 years ago. But next month it will host, for the first time, the Arts at the Gardens Immersive Retreat. From Oct. 24 to 26, DBG will offer a long weekend of short art classes and garden tours to inspire creativity. Participants can…
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Denver and Los Angeles collaborate on art show
The Denver Botanic Gardens exhibition titled “Blue Grass, Green Skies: American Impressionism and Realism” opens June 7.