Tag: Denver Performing Arts Complex
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From decrepit to opulent: How 20 years of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House has elevated Denver
Celebrating two decades since downtown finally got a worthy home for opera, ballet, concerts and more People forget what life was like before the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. When opera fans had to head down to the basement to find a bathroom. Talk about bottoming out. “People don’t remember that there were more seats in…
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New page in Denver Children’s Theatre’s story | Arts news
One of Denver’s most popular family traditions has returned with little fanfare but tremendous impact. The JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center shut down its popular Denver Children’s Theatre during a financial freefall back in 2019. To that point, the DCT had performed for more than 150,000 young people over the previous 22 years. But…
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Chris Noth on 48 Wonderful (Life) hours in Denver | John Moore
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Actor turns spotlight on men’s mental health as he performs holiday classic alongside Visionbox acting students
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Colorado Symphony Orchestra names new CEO
Mark Cantrell will pick up the baton as the Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s new chief executive officer, according to a news release Monday. Cantrell currently serves as the president and CEO of The Florida Orchestra and previously headed up the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. The appointment is effective May 8. “It is an honor to have this…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
THURSDAY-SATURDAY Gift of Home Tour Longmont is a longtime holiday treat raising money for St. Vrain Habitat for Humanity. In its 56th year, it’s self-guided to special decorated sites, each with a unique theme, that also have gift and decorating items for sale. Thursday opening night VIP party and tour, home tours 1-7 p.m. Friday, 9…
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Denver opera company brings horror novel ‘The Shining’ to life on stage
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Stephen King’s classic 1977 horror novel, “The Shining,” is now a modern horror opera. Opera Colorado will present Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell’s production Feb. 26 through March 6 at Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex. The opera…