The 43rd Denver Film Festival Moves Under the Stars and Online

The Denver Film Festival is a week longer than usual and features both screenings at Red Rocks and a virtual platform that could make it easier to see highly anticipated titles.

By Grant Mayotte

Culture

7 Halloween Events & Activities to Enjoy (Responsibly) This Year

By Crystal Medrano

Mexican Modernism, Including Work from Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera, Comes to the DAM

By Natachi Onwuamaegbu

11 Festive Things to Do This Fall in Colorado

By Crystal Medrano

Susan Polis Schutz’s New Documentary Gives a Face to Extremism—And Its Victims

By Angela Ufheil

Art extends beyond gallery walls in The Mile High City during Denver Arts Week(end), November 6-8.

Denver Arts Week(end) is a celebration of the arts and culture scene in The Mile High City!

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.

By Madi Skahill

Have You Met Colorado’s Most Adorable Elected Official?

Say hello to Parker the Snow Dog, famously known as honorary mayor of Georgetown.

By Patricia Kaowthumrong

6 Free Things to Do This October Around Colorado

What do you get when you combine the spooky season with an election year? A whole lot of museum dates, scavenger hunts, educational opportunities, and more—all free of charge.

By Crystal Medrano

How the Pearl Snap Shirt Maintains Its Otherworldly Popularity

Invented by the owner of Denver’s Rockmount Ranch Wear 76 years ago, the iconic garment is still a beloved wardrobe staple.

By Kim Habicht

How to Plan a Pandemic-Proof Pumpkin Gallery

We asked a descendant of carving kit inventor Grampa Bardeen how to safely bring the neighborhood together this Halloween.

By Angela Ufheil

Handcrafted Details

Thollot & Co. is your next stop for fine jewelry and a brew.

A Book Lover’s Guide to Colorado

Whether you want to trace the footsteps of authors past or help our literary institutions survive to see a post-coronavirus future, consider the following required reading. Plus: 15 recently published books by Centennial State writers to add to your collection.

By Jessica LaRusso

Colorado Governor’s Art Show Crafts a New, Socially Distant Program for its 29th Year

The annual art show is introducing several new features, including online purchasing and a virtual walk-through, while altering community events from years past to achieve a safer environment for showcasing artwork.

By Caroline Bourque

Politically Engaged Art Takes Over MCA Denver in “Citizenship: A Practice of Society”

The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver’s latest exhibition, opening October 2, showcases works from 30-plus artists that reference newsworthy topics from the last four years.

By Crystal Medrano

How I Built a Little Free Library During the Pandemic

In a time of isolation from friends and family, the project was an ideal way to make new connections with those geographically closest to us—our neighbors.

By Jessica LaRusso

When It Comes to Alcohol, Annie Grace Preaches Awareness, Not Abstinence

The Evergreen-based author believes you can rein in your drinking without quitting completely. Her second book, The Alcohol Experiment, a 30-day guide to breaking from booze, is being republished this week.

By Sarah Protzman Howlett

GETTING LOST IN THE MIX

Wealth Management is a Relationship Business

Zach Heckendorf Is Ready for His Comeback With a New Album

The musician was once considered Denver’s next big thing. Now, a few years after quitting music to spend time finding himself in college, he’s back with a new record, Hawk Talk.

By Shane Monaghan

Crested Butte Film Festival’s All-Virtual Event Focuses on Works About Race Relations

The festival’s 10-year celebration looks a bit different than planned. But viewers have a chance to stream the event’s 100 films from the comfort of their couches—including a series that focuses on racism and equality.

By Hannah Farrow

Gregg Deal Wants to Change the Way You Think About Indigenous Art

The Colorado Springs-based artist and activist’s latest work—on display now at the Art Students League of Denver—is a piece of social commentary on how Western culture views Native American people and their art.

By Micah Ling