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Defying age: Denver’s ’80 Something’ art exhibition celebrates creative longevity
The show highlights the work of contemporary artists over 80 while challenging conventional notions of aging.
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By Eden Lane
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In the dynamic world of theater, a Colorado musical finds its way to New York
“In the Trenches” is preparing for an off-Broadway run.
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By Eden Lane
![Denver artist Chloe Duplessis works on a fabric dress with a wall of bright paintings behind her.](https://www.cpr.org/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto/https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/05/TDP-L-CHLOE-DUPLESSIS-003-1-e1717120281800.jpg)
A sometimes overlooked rock and roll trailblazer gets another act in a new Denver exhibition
The show dedicated to Sister Rosetta Tharpe opens at Denver’s Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library this weekend.
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By Eden Lane
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Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to Know and Do Around the state May 31- June 2
Your weekly list of arts, culture, music, theater, film and other things to do this weekend.
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By Eden Lane
![A statue of a boy on a man's shoulders stands in downtown Golden, Colorado.](https://www.cpr.org/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto/https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/10/191031-COORS-GOLDEN-62.jpg)
Why are there so many bronze statues in Golden?
It’s not because Golden’s name is Golden.
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By Eden Lane
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These historic buildings in Golden are getting a new life as an arts hub for the city
Over $15 million has been invested in renovating three historic downtown buildings in the last six months, repurposing them as new arts venues.
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By Eden Lane
![A rendering of a book, The Masks in your dreams](https://www.cpr.org/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto/https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/05/MASKS-DREAMS-PROVIDED-1.jpg)
Comic book artist teams up with Denver Art Museum to bring kids closer to African art
“The Mask in Your Dreams” was inspired by R. Alan Brooks’ niece.
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By Eden Lane
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Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to Know and Do Around the state May 24 – 26
Your weekly list of arts, culture, music, theater, film and other things to do this weekend.
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By Eden Lane
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Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to know and do around the state May 17-19
Your weekly list of arts, culture, music, theater, film and other things to do this weekend.
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By Eden Lane
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Your complete guide to summer music festivals in Colorado
From underground music in Denver to under-the-stars performances in Durango, this summer offers a bit of everything.
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By Eden Lane
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Walsenburg brings back its community celebration, Porchfest, for a second year
The daylong event features live music and art around the southern Colorado city.
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By Eden Lane
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Inaugural KlezKolorado festival celebrates Jewish culture and music amidst challenging times
Organizers wanted to build on Denver’s thriving klezmer scene with a multi-day gathering.
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By Eden Lane
![A group of actors in early 1900s attire pose on the stage where they perform.](https://www.cpr.org/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto/https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/05/Third-Side-Theatre-Company-PROVIDED-1.jpeg)
As many Colorado theaters struggle, this group in Evergreen is starting a new theater company
“There’s hope in avenues that may be different than what has always been done.”
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By Eden Lane
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Vail cancels residency for Native American artist Danielle SeeWalker over painting commenting on the war in Gaza
Danielle SeeWalker says Vail canceled her residency after a resident complained about a painting she made commenting on the war in Gaza.
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By Eden Lane
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Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to know and do around the state May 10-12
Your weekly list of arts, culture, music, theater, film and other things to do this weekend.
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By Eden Lane
![Billie McBride, left, and Anne Oberbroeckling at rehearsal for “The Heartbeat of the Sun” at the Cherry Creek Theatre.](https://www.cpr.org/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto/https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/05/Cherry-Creek-premiere-e1714690737463.jpeg)
Decades of friendship, on stage and off, dramatized in new work at Cherry Creek Theatre
“I especially wanted to make this my love letter to the theater.”
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By Eden Lane