The inaugural exhibit in History Colorado’s new Ballantine Gallery honors the Jewish community’s efforts to care for Colorado’s poor and sick—particularly those who suffered from tuberculosis in the early 20th century.
One year after completing breast cancer treatment, Coloradan Sarah Thomas became the first person in history to swim across the English Channel four times, consecutively. Here's how she pulled it off.
Here’s what you should know about the athletes representing the Centennial State at Strongman Corporation’s North America Nationals, taking place October 4–5 in Davenport, Iowa.
Nora Burnett Abrams brings her curatorial vision into her new role as director of the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Test your affinity for adventure and learn how athletes achieve feats that non-athletes might consider crazy at Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits, a new exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
History, honey, hot air balloons, and cultural festivals are just some of the ways you can stay busy this month without emptying your wallet.
The independent school in southwest Denver keeps underserved Spanish-speaking students from falling through the cracks.
On August 26, City Council will vote on whether to designate the East Colfax diner as a historic landmark, against the wishes of owner Tom Messina. With his property (and his future) on the line, is a suitable solution possible?
Peaches and pierogies, music lessons, and interactive art projects—this month has no shortage of ways for you to keep busy without spending a dime.
These outdoor conservation organizations are leading the way in caring for Colorado trails—and they could use your help.
The first-ever National Summit on Mental Health and Mental Fitness gathers experts, practitioners, and community members to take a comprehensive look at how to treat mental illness and promote mental wellness.
Fresh fitness concepts are popping up all over the Denver metro area. Here are a few to add to your routine.
The recently opened studio employs trained flexologists to give your body that extra stretch you can’t quite achieve on your own.
Monumental is using community programs and art installations in Denver public spaces to prompt reflection about monuments and what they represent.
A recent report from the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking highlights the need to investigate and prosecute labor trafficking. We looked into what needs to happen in Colorado to make that possible.
Need help filling up this month’s schedule on the cheap? Look no further. We’ve gathered 10 free events you won’t want to miss—from arts festivals and Independence Day celebrations to outdoor concerts and sporting events.
Only four percent of downtown Denver sits under the shade of a tree. Luckily, this coalition is working to get us more green.
But there's one catch: The donor is asking the greater Denver community to match the value of gift.
Spectators can expect heavy weights, raffle prizes, and community workouts at this three-day fitness festival at Infinity Park in Glendale.
Make-A-Wish Colorado is granting its 5,280th wish this weekend to a local six-year-old who has an immunodeficiency and loves garbage trucks.
Jam out to jazz, take slacklining lessons, and travel—between time periods and cultures—all without breaking the bank.
The fitness studio is the fourth Tough Mudder Bootcamp in the world. We stopped in to try it out.
The free annual festival is partnering with Eco-Cycle and Eco-Products in an effort to educate the public on recycling and composting guidelines while diverting trash away from landfills.
The Black Actors Guild’s production of Mosque by Jihad Milhem wrestles with questions of identity and belonging in the 2010 landscape of New York City, when outrage sparked over a Muslim community center near Ground Zero.
The seasonal flea market is bigger than ever, with free workshops, a live auction, and a revived focus on vintage furniture and home decor.
A Denver-based composer and visual artist collaborated on Remnants, a multidisciplinary show that encourages audience members to slow down and just feel.
Spark creativity, work up a sweat, and rock out with this month’s free events in and around the Mile High City.
There’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo in the Mile High City—but we rounded up a few events to help narrow your list.
The wellness software company is kicking off a free Wednesday workout event series that will last through the summer.
The contemporary gallery near the Art District on Santa Fe gathers artists to experiment with wild ideas.
