The Best Concerts in Denver This New Year’s Eve

There's nothing like ringing in the new year to live music. Here, our picks for the shows to you won't want to miss.

By Kiran Herbert

Culture

Art

Learn Light Art from Denver’s Luminary Sculptor

By Haley Gray

Culture

11 Festive Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Denver

By Chloe Barrett

Film

How Two Boulder Natives Made a Horror Film Stephen King Couldn’t Resist

By Dylan Owens

Music

Meet the CU Professor Nominated for a Grammy

By Haley Gray

Diamonds for Winter

Maybe it’s the glistening icicles and the snow frosting the earth. Or maybe it’s the holiday lights. The desire to end the year on a high note. The sentimentality of the season. Whatever the reason, winter is the season for diamonds.

10 Locally Authored Books for Your Colorado Bookshelf

Centennial State writers kept busy this year. Whether you’re looking for history, suspense, romance, or memoir, these 2018 releases are sure to satisfy the bibliophile in all of us.

By Lauren Puckett

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the Wild (Legally)

The U.S. Forest Service's tree-cutting program goes beyond spreading holiday cheer—it's a small (and important) way that you can assist with forest management.

By Heather Ridge

Catching a Holiday Show? Here’s Where to Eat and Drink Beforehand

These four downtown restaurants offer special menus and deals just for theater-goers.

By Katie Hearsum

The European Refugee Crisis Inspired This Denver Artist’s Latest Collection

Artist Calvin Lee will donate 90 percent of the money he makes during December’s First Friday Art Walk to the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, which provides free legal services to immigrants in the United States.

By Angela Ufheil

9 Free Things to Do in Denver and Beyond, December 2018

From holiday lighting ceremonies to fine arts festivals and fireworks, here are nine free things to do in the Mile High City and beyond this month.

By Mike Tish

Colorado’s Best December Events

The coolest things to do in Colorado as the holidays approach.

By Shane Monaghan

Celebrate Mile High Holidays in Denver!

The Mile High City offers fun and festive events from light extravaganzas and performing arts to family-friendly activities and plenty of shopping.

Discover Colorado Musician’s Coolest Side Projects

Behind some of the state's biggest bands are musicians with an impressive B-side.

By Daliah Singer

Dominate the Holiday Party Fashion Show in This Sleek Get-Up

Ditch the sequins and LBDs for a gorgeous velvet number.

By Georgia Alexia Benjou

The Utes Have Been Using STEM Principles for Centuries

A new History Colorado exhibit partially examines the intersections between science, technology, engineering, and math, and the Natives' traditional ecological knowledge

By Mary Clare Fischer

This Englewood Artist Is Making Stunning Dioramas

Scott Hildebrandt, aka Mister Christmas, builds tin displays that make a big impact.

By Jay Bouchard

The 5280 Holiday Survival Guide

December is fraught with the potential for poor decision-making in Colorado: ill-fated travel plans, gear you buy as a gift for her that's really for you, pot edibles as stocking stuffers. Don't let bad ideas mar all the merriment. Use this manual to avoid 16 common missteps and find better ways to enjoy whatever you happen to be celebrating this month.

By Lindsey B. Koehler

What Scents Remind You of Being Home for the Holidays?

We asked readers to weigh in on social media.

By Mary Clare Fischer

Mile High Musts: Dio Mio

Pasta comes in all shapes and sizes, but at Dio Mio, they're serving up some of the best plates in Denver. It's no surprise that it's on 5280's 25 Best Restaurant's list and, of course, a Mile High Must.

By 5280

Mile High Musts: ChoLon

The French onion soup dumplings at ChoLon Modern Asian Bistro are no secret in Denver, but they're so good we just had to name them a Mile High Must.

By 5280

Mile High Musts: Wynkoop Brewing Company

In 1988, Governor John Hickenlooper and three of his friends had a dream: to make really good beer. Thirty years later, the craft beer industry has exploded, but Wynkoop Brewing Company is still here brewing some of Colorado's best.

By 5280

Mile High Musts: Huckleberry Roasters

When Huckleberry Roasters began in a backyard garage in 2011, few probably expected it to become a full-fledged national roasting company. But over the past seven years, that’s just what it’s done.

By 5280

Mile High Musts: Rhein Haus

Ever wanted to visit the land of lederhosen, beer, and bratwurst without having to travel too far? Well, here in Denver, Rhein Haus is the perfect spot.

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Mile High Musts: Downtown Art Gallery and Axe Room

The veteran-owned and operated Downtown Art Gallery and Axe Room is serving up and "axe-citing" activity for Denver residents these days. Here's why it's undoubtedly a Mile High Must.

By 5280

Mile High Musts: Union Station

Union Station is the heart of the Mile High City's iconic—and quickly evolving—downtown.

By 5280

Adam Lerner, Longtime Director of MCA Denver, to Step Down in June 2019

After 10 years at the helm of one of Denver's most creative art institutions, Lerner is ready for something new.

By Daliah Singer

Mile High Musts: El Five

El Five is a restaurant rock star, with talent, brains, and beauty. In addition to being one of 5280's 25 Best Restaurants, here's why we named it a Mile High Must.

By 5280

Mile High Musts: River North Arts District

The River North Arts District (RiNo) has come a long way over the past several years. Here, we take an insider's look at why it's a Mile High Must.

By 5280

Gift Guide 2018: Local Gifts that Promote Self-Care

Everyone needs some R&R from time to time. From meditation courses to cozy slippers, give the gift of #selfcare this holiday season.

By Victoria Carodine

Don’t Miss the Denver Art Museum’s Remarkable Dior Retrospective

Explore 70 years of haute couture from the House of Dior at this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition at the Denver Art Museum, open November 19 through March 3.

By Victoria Carodine

The Making of Dior: From Paris to the World

5280's fashion editor went behind-the-scenes as curator Florence Müller and the Dior Héritage team unboxed some of the haute couture gowns that will be on display at the Denver Art Museum starting November 19.

By Georgia Alexia Benjou

Can the Fishing Community Save the World’s Biggest Trout?

Premiering at the Denver Film Festival on November 4, One Path depicts an American campaign to convince Mongolians to love—and protect—their endangered taimen.

By Kelly Bastone

7 Free Things to Do in Denver and Beyond, November 2018

From Denver Arts Week to a Bighorn Sheep Festival, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Front Range on a budget this month.

By Victoria Carodine

How the Denver Art Museum Curated Its 2019 Monet Exhibition

One of the largest-ever selections of Claude Monet paintings is coming to the Denver Art Museum in 2019. Here's a look at how the museum organized this extraordinary exhibition.

By Victoria Carodine

11 Movies You Won’t Want to Miss at the 2018 Denver Film Festival

As the curtain gets set to rise on the 41st edition of the Denver Film Festival, here's a guide to the must-see films screening across the Mile High City.

By Grant Mayotte