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7 Stay-At-Home Getaways Perfect for Summer

How to recreate your favorite festival, camp, or art show—at home.

By Kim Habicht

The 2020 Denver Summer Guide

Summer in Denver is going to be a little different this year—and we’re here to help you make it memorable.

By Staff

Most Of Your Books Were Written By White People

“Decolonizing your bookshelf” with these Colorado authors can help fix that.

By Angela Ufheil

Canceled Season and Layoffs: What’s Next for the Denver Center for the Performing Arts?

Concerns over COVID-19 continue to shake the artistic community as Denver’s largest theater organization cancels dozens of shows and cuts half of its staff.

By Madi Skahill

8 Free Things to Do (Safely) in Denver This June

From living-room swing dancing to live music brought to your backyard, Denver’s got you covered for kicking off your summer (mostly) at home.

By Madi Skahill

Put These 4 Books on Your Summer Reading List

New books from Colorado authors that will keep you flipping pages, whether you make it to a seaside perch or not.

By Angela Ufheil

5 Coronavirus-Friendly Dates

While you might not be able to go to a movie or sip beers at Coors Field, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the season with your summer boo.

By Kim Habicht

24 Ways to Finally (Finally!) Relax This Summer

Check off these indulgences as you unwind the Colorado way.

By Angela Ufheil

Try Your Hand at Plein-Air Painting With These Tips From a Pro

Denver artist and teacher Andrea Slusarski shares her tips for how to capture outdoor scenes—no iPhone necessary.

By Kim Habicht

The Evolution of Colorado’s Museums

We track key moments in the changing relationship between curators and Native American tribes.

By Angela Ufheil

51 Ways To Have The Best Summer Ever…No Matter What

If the novel coronavirus altered—or obliterated—your warm-weather plans, use our guide to take back the summer.

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Control Group Productions Launches In-Car, Immersive Theater Tour

The upcoming tour, CAVALCADE!, will take viewers on a dance- and theatrics-filled parade through Denver—all from the safety of your own car.

By Madi Skahill

Concert Benefiting Colorado Music Relief Fund Features All-Star Lineup

Dave Matthews, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, the Lumineers, and Jack Johnson are among the big-name acts that will play during Banding Together on May 30.

By Allyson Reedy

The Show Doesn’t Go on at Denver School of the Arts

For Denver School of the Arts seniors, their final performances are the pinnacle of their time there. This year’s class, however, never got its close-up.

By Derek Kessinger

Evergreen Artist Julie Leidel Will Donate 50 Percent of Her May Sales to the Red Cross

The painter, who has depicted more than 75 Colorado landscapes and attractions in a style inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement, hopes to spread positivity while contributing to coronavirus relief.

By Patricia Kaowthumrong

What Losing PrideFest In-Person Means for Denver’s LGBTQ Community

From the financial to emotional impact, Denver’s LGBTQ community reacts to PrideFest being moved online in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

By Angela Ufheil

These Coloradans Have Found the Silver Linings in Staying Home

Eight Coloradans share the things—big and small—that they’ve learned to appreciate about lockdown life.

By Jenny McCoy

This Gifting Platform Helps You Connect With Loved Ones From Afar

From sweets and flowers to live DJ sessions, this platform can help you find a one-of-a-kind, locally made gift that will lift the spirits of your mom, grandma, graduate, or anyone who needs it.

By Yvonne Krumrey

How 3 Local Fashion & Beauty Manufacturers Are Helping Fight Coronavirus

These Colorado makers are transitioning their usual production to create masks and hand sanitizer—with a portion of the supply going directly to frontline workers.

By Georgia Alexia Benjou

17 Free (Or Super Cheap) Virtual Things to Do This May

From online classes to virtual beer tastings—and even live circus performances—there are plenty of free or donation-based happenings to keep you entertained at home.

By Madi Skahill