8 of the Worst Parking Lots in Denver
An unofficial list of the city’s most hellish lots and garages. Plus, tips on how to save yourself (at least some of) the headache at each one.
|Madi Skahill
Engagement Editor
Madi oversees social media strategy for 5280’s and 5280 Home’s accounts, as well as writes and edits stories for 5280.com. Born and raised in Aurora, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 2019, working simultaneously for Vox Magazine in Columbia, Missouri, and later interning at Women’s Wear Daily in New York City, where she covered the entertainment and fashion industries. She joined 5280 full-time in 2020. Madi holds a deep appreciation for the great outdoors but an even deeper distrust of her coordination, so she’s not as adventurous as most of her colleagues. She is, however, passionate about anything arts and culture. And when she’s not writing, you can find her dancing, scrolling the depths of Twitter, or researching new food items to use as a vehicle for tzatziki.
How and Where You’ll Be Able to Drink in Public in Denver Soon
After more than a year of pandemic-related delays, the city is finally on track to create common consumption areas, which will allow you to bring your drink outside certain businesses with liquor licenses.
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Meet Will Barker, Former NFL Player and Rising Denver Mural Artist
How the onetime professional lineman went from winning games in the trenches to painting contemporary Western art—and where he’s planning to put his stamp on Denver this year.
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The ReelAbilities Film Festival Makes Its Mile High City Debut This Week
The international festival, which runs May 5–8, will feature a lineup of events and award-winning films by, for, and about people with various disabilities—including several with Colorado connections.
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Denver Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict
Moments after the verdict was announced, members of the community reflect on the conviction of the ex-police officer and how Denver can move forward.
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How Gymnast Lynnzee Brown Went From a Season-Ending Injury to Scoring 3 Perfect Routines
In February 2020, the University of Denver athlete tore her achilles. About a year later, she’s turning in flawless performances and preparing for the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships.
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YaSi Steps Into Her Own With New “Apopalyptic” EP, Coexist With Chaos
The rising Denver artist talks post-pandemic goals, exploring her heritage, and creating pop music that’s fit for an apocalypse.
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A New Herbert Bayer Sculpture Has Arrived at Denver’s Alameda Station
The colorful structure, which is part of a larger effort to pay homage to the influential artist and designer, is the latest addition to the Broadway Park development.
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I Tried Crystal Healing for Stress. Here’s What Happened
The alternative healing technique has seen a resurgence in popularity during the last decade. But can these beautiful stones really rejuvenate my mind and body?
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Wonderbound Brings a Film Noir Twist to a Fairytale Favorite with The Troublemakers
Cinderella goes femme fatale for the Denver-based dance company’s second production of 2021.
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The Denver Art Museum Needs Your Help Creating Its New Mural
Local artists are invited to submit proposals for a large-scale artwork slated for the museum’s reimagined Martin Building.
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Colorado’s 11 Biggest Moments of 2020
From the throes of a pandemic to protests to a historic election, 2020 shaped our state in more ways than we could have ever imagined. Here, we look back at some of this year’s defining moments.
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6 Things to Watch for This Nuggets Season
Fresh off a historic playoff run with new talent to tap, the Denver Nuggets are poised for another big season. Before the team returns to play on Wednesday night, we put together a primer on the championship hopefuls.
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How 2020 Has Affected the Way We Use Our Streets
When the need for more socially distanced outdoor spaces became pressing, the city of Denver delivered with a slew of new, car-free streets. Although they were a temporary promise, these open spaces just might serve as a wake-up call for how the Mile High City could reimagine safer and more equitable streets.
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Wonderbound Plays Naughty and Nice With Debut of Winterland: A Discotheque Cabaret
The in-person production promises a rich—and risqué—escape from this year’s reality.
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Colorado’s COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Reach an All-Time High
During a virtual press conference on Thursday, Governor Jared Polis pleaded with Coloradans to avoid gatherings and continue wearing masks as the state’s COVID-19 rates head in a grim direction.
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Denver Votes to Repeal Pit Bull Ban
The contentious, decades-old ordinance will be replaced with a new licensing system for bully breeds, aimed at encouraging responsible pet ownership.
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Your Guide to Denver’s 2020 Ballot Measures
Denverites will vote on 12 ballot measures, including how the city’s spending will be used to address climate change, the pit bull breed ban, and several initiatives that would attempt to move power from Denver’s current “strong-mayor” system.
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Choreographing the Revolution: Cleo Parker Robinson Celebrates 50 Years as a Cultural Force in Denver
Since founding her modern dance institution, the Denver icon has used her art to honor the African American experience—and as an agent for change. Now, as the nation reckons with systemic inequity, Cleo Parker Robinson reflects on her company’s milestone and the work that still lies ahead.
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The Broncos Are Poised for an Exciting Year—but Will the NFL Hold up Amidst the Pandemic?
The Broncos have hit the practice fields again, but the NFL has done little to inspire confidence about a safe season worth supporting.
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