Tag: Fan Expo Denver
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City Park Jazz: The bands, if not the bandshell, play on
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Arts news: Historic award for Lighthouse, A-Corps now law, Goldblum to join Symphony, a Sneed sendoff, an ‘X-Files’ mystery and more The 40th summer season of City Park Jazz “absolutely will go on” Sunday despite an arson fire that wiped out the historic City Park bandshell on March 26, Mayor Mike Johnston said last week…
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Elijah Wood’s DJ set is all over the global map
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‘Lord of the Rings’-inspired rave at Cervantes is called ‘incredibly positive night’ leaning on international sounds The toughest ticket in Denver last weekend was not to the Fan Expo Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, where several big-name cast members reunited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “The Lord of the Rings” before about 5,000…
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Largest-ever ‘X-Files’ reunion is happening in Denver
Linda Blair and Pauly Shore are among late additions to dizzying lineup of ‘LOTR’ and ‘Scream’ stars for Fan Expo Denver More than 100,000 pop-culture fans will gather downtown over the next four days, and there’s so much excitement already about the “Lord of the Rings” cast reunion taking place on Sunday that other huge…
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RTD adds rail cars, ramps up security for busy downtown weekend events
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The Regional Transportation District is adding rail cars to several lines and increasing security as it prepares for a surge in ridership from major events across downtown this weekend. RTD expects heavy crowds Friday through Sunday as fans head to Fan Expo Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, Morgan Wallen concerts at Empower Field at…
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Weekend things to do: Denver FanExpo 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 Denver FanExpo, Yoga on the Rocks 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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Elijah Wood will rave on at Cervantes’
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I am just going to preface this by saying: “I’m not entirely sure what all these words mean.” But, here goes: Actor and music enthusiast Elijah Wood’s “Wooden Wisdom” vinyl DJ project is coming to Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom on May 31 for what is being called “a Middle-earth-themed rave.” A wait, what, who? A Middle-earth-themed…
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Generations of fans pass down pop-culture passions at FAN EXPO Denver
William Shatner still has it. At 94, the legendary actor behind Star Trek’s Captain James T. Kirk and Denny Crane is still traveling the country with a jovial pep in his step, meeting fans and telling stories with infectious energy and sharp wit. That’s how he ended up at the Colorado Convention Center this weekend,…
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More than cosplay: Friendship, community at heart of 4-day pop culture event that brings celebrities to Denver
In a corner of the bustling Colorado Convention Center, amid a sea of costumed enthusiasts and celebrities at FAN EXPO Denver, one booth stood out. Here, clad as the heroic Captain America, Sterling Bailey embodied more than a superhero. As founder and board president of the Colorado-based nonprofit Cap for Kids, he symbolized hope, resilience and…
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Fan Expo Denver brings together comics, costumes and celebrities
Three women stood outside of the exhibit hall at the Colorado Convention Center on Friday, all dressed in handmade outfits designed after characters from the hit anime and manga, Demon Slayer. The trio, who have been attending Fan Expo Denver since 2017, were eager to get inside and show off the handsewn cloaks bustling with…