Tag: Events
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‘Do no harm,’ Colorado chamber tells legislators ahead of 2023 session
Preventing “new mandates and regulatory burdens” sits atop the legislative priorities of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, which urged policymakers to “do no harm” when they convene for the new legislative session next month. The chamber said its agenda for next year — which outlines its short and long-term policy positions on labor and employment,…
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Frozen Dead Guy Days set to return to Nederland next month
Coffin races, polar plunges, human foosball, music and more will return to Nederland next month as Frozen Dead Guy Days resurrects from the grave after a two-year hiatus. The festival that brings people from across the world to Nederland to honor the town’s cryogenically frozen resident, Bredo Morstoel of Norway, will run March 18-20. “We’re…
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Martin Luther King Jr. events around the metro
Martin Luther King Jr. day is on Monday, and many communities across the. metro have events planned to commemorate the occasion. Denver: Both events are free Jan. 17: The 37th annual Marade will return after a year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A program will kick-off the event at 9 a.m. and will be…
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Thornton postpones art division ribbon cutting over COVID concerns
Days before the city of Thornton was set to celebrate the grand opening of a new art division, the ceremony was postponed because of COVID-19 public health concerns. The city announced the postponement Wednesday, saying the ribbon cutting for the Thornton Arts and Culture and Community Connections Divisions will be rescheduled from Saturday to an…
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Denver Veterans Day Festival returns on Saturday
The eighth annual Denver Veterans Day Festival is set to return on Saturday with many activities for people of all ages. The festival begins at 10 a.m. and for the first time will be held along the 16th Street Mall. The event is free to the public and will offer marching bands, military reenactments, vintage…
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Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference coming to Pueblo in November
The annual Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference is returning to Pueblo in November, focusing on the industry’s continued economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Colorado Office of Economic Development announced the conference Thursday, saying the event is an opportunity for the tourism industry to connect and report on the challenges and opportunities it is facing.…
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Denver’s annual Summer Art Market returning to Washington Park West
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The 28th annual Summer Art Market is coming back to Denver’s Washington Park West neighborhood this weekend, featuring dozens of art booths, demonstrations and programs. The market will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday between First and Fourth avenues, and Logan and Sherman streets. This year’s market comes after…
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Know before you go: Springs’ Pikes Peak Rodeo July 14-17
On July 14-17, smart Springs families will pile in their cars for the rodeo before the bulls are in the chutes. They’re in for hours of fun while helping military families (Rodeo proceeds have been going to them since 1946) so they want to be first in line when the grounds open at 4 p.m. at the Norris…
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Meow Wolf names participating Colorado artists, taps new GM
Denver’s Meow Wolf revealed Monday the 110 Colorado artists who collaborated to create the Santa Fe-based arts and entertainment company’s third permanent installment. Meow Wolf also named Alex Bennett of Denver as the exhibit’s general manager. Located between the elevated West Colfax Avenue and I-25 interchange, the triangle-shaped building will house an exhibit three-to-four times…
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Taste of Colorado returning for Labor Day weekend, looking for restaurants, performers
The 38th annual Taste of Colorado festival is returning to Denver this Labor Day weekend after officials were forced to cancel last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The three-day outdoor festival will take a new form this year, with the celebrations taking place all over downtown instead of only in Civic Center Park. Attractions…