Eden Lane

Arts and Culture Reporter

@edenlane [email protected]

Eden Lane joined CPR News as the arts and culture reporter in 2022.

Professional background:
For more than 15 years, Eden Lane worked as a freelance journalist in Denver, Colorado. As the host and producer of "In Focus with Eden Lane" on PBS12, RMPBS and PBS Digital, she was a true one-man band/multimedia journalist. During 11 seasons, this weekly series featured over 450 original episodes. Eden previously worked as a correspondent for RMPBS' Arts District and as a producer for PBS12's flagship live call-in community affairs show, "STUDIO 12."

Awards/recognition:
Eden’s awards and accolades include a 2023 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, Westword's Best of Denver, and The Denver Post Ovation Award.

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Colorado Arts Spotlight, Feb. 13 – 16: Weaving democracy, new DAM acquisitions and Casa Bonita inspired art

Valentine’s Day weekend brings everything from ‘Love Letters’ on stage to a winter bluegrass festival and a free Cleo Parker Robinson performance in Boulder.

A man plays piano in a church, collaborating with a conductor and singers during a rehearsal for All About Love.

Colorado Arts Spotlight, Feb. 6 – 9: A new opera endeavor, Colorado Ballet’s Cassanova and more

From aerial dance inspired by Harry Potter to jazz-infused symphony concerts, venues from Denver to Grand Junction highlight the creative work in Colorado.

The Egyptian Theatre for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival

Sundance in Boulder? Colorado making a play for the legendary film festival

Boulder hopes to take center stage in Sundance Festival’s relocation drama.

Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu students run a yellow green and red dragon during a Lunar New Year celebration.

Colorado Arts Spotlight, Jan. 30 – Feb. 2: Lunar New Year and NEA funding scrutinized

This weekend offers an assortment of cultural events around Colorado ranging from theater and music to art exhibits, movie screenings, and Lunar New Year celebrations.

A woman passionately plays a large frame drum on stage, eyes closed, wearing a blue top and headband.

Indigenous traditions meet musical theater in new production exploring environmental justice

“We’re Still Here” centers on two young artists – one from an Indigenous community and one from a mining family – as their communities clash over sacred land.

A scene on stage at Miners Alley Performing Arts Center featuring Dwayne Carrington, Tammy Meneghini, and Kevin Hart sitting together at a table during "Morning After Grace"

Colorado Arts Spotlight, Jan. 23 – 26: senior romance, hit musicals, ice climbing and more

Whether you’re looking for musicals, art exhibitions, film festivals or cultural celebrations, here’s a sample of what’s happening in arts and culture across the state this weekend.

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Life and Culture

Colorado turns 150 next year, and the state’s already gearing up to celebrate

Those planning for the sesquicentennial say commemorations won’t ignore the harder parts of Colorado’s history.

The Art of the State in the main gallery

Colorado Arts Spotlight, Jan. 16 – 19: Art of the State and lots of live theatre

With the holiday season behind us, theatre companies around the state are ready to hit the stage with fun and thought-provoking productions.

Purple and blue lights light a stage where Lake County High School students Karen Saucedo and Merritt Baker are silhouetted in the prologue of Romeo y Julieta.

Colorado Arts Spotlight, Jan. 9 -12: A bilingual take on the Bard, the Stock Show returns and more

This weekend, Denver returns to its Western roots, stages around the state present different takes on “Romeo and Juliet” along with a host of other theatrical and musical offerings.

Dancers with the Silhouettes use their bodies to create a tableau of the shepherd's visiting Mary and Joseph in the manger, against a backdrop of the Christmas Star, as part of their "Light of Christmas" production.

Colorado Arts Spotlight, Dec. 26 – 31: From shadow dancers to New Years Eve Celebrations and more

There’s a variety of festive and cultural experiences for people of all ages to enjoy, from family-friendly New Year’s Eve events to classical music performances and a ballet based on a classic story.

A photograph of a native person in patterned clothing holding a wooden staff with a small pouch. The background features a repeating star pattern.

Colorado Arts Spotlight, Dec. 19 – 22: Improv radio theater, Indigenous art, and more

As the holiday season nears its peak, Colorado’s arts scene sparkles this week with an eclectic mix of holiday performances spanning opera, jazz, comedy, and visual arts.

Performer Casey Klopp at a rehearsal for Boulder Opera's "The Adventures of Pinocchio"

Boulder Opera transforms ‘Pinocchio’ into a modern opera for the family

The production at eTown Hall combines the classic story with a sophisticated score.

Chris Noth and cast members on stage with microphones, performing in Visionbox Studio's 2023 production of It's A Wonderful Life.

Colorado Arts Spotlight, Dec. 12 – 15: TubaChristmas, Chris Noth and more

From traditional holiday-themed shows to opportunities to engage in other activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this weekend.

In their Colorado studio, married artists Slava and Anya discuss their artwork, focused on the creative process at the worktable.

When Russia invaded, creativity became a form of resistance for a pair of Ukrainian artists

The couple, now temporarily living in Colorado, are at the heart of the award-winning documentary, ‘Porcelain War.’

Santa comes to Shabbat dinner in Venue Theatre's production of "Miracle in Miami."

Venue Theatre’s ‘Miracle in Miami’ combines a young cast with Santa in a mid-life crisis for an unusual holiday offering

The show blends Jewish and Christian traditions in a story about what happens when a girl invites St. Nick home for Shabbat dinner.

Ted Fellin and Terry Kiser in rehearsal for The Wright Opera House

Colorado Arts Spotlight, Dec. 5 – 8: Leslie Odom Jr., a ‘Music hall’ Scrooge, and more

This week, audiences can choose between traditional holiday celebrations, film screenings, and musical performances ranging from classical to jazz.

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