
Musicians cut their own vinyl at Denver’s Underground Music Showcase
At this weekend’s UMS music festival, local musician Adam Baumeister offers visitors the opportunity to record a song or message straight onto a seven-inch vinyl record.

By Josiah Hesse

Photography exhibition shows Colorado fantasy fans in full costume
“Cosplay in Colorado” explores the subculture of dressing up as your favorite TV, film or comic book character through a collaborations between photographers and cosplayers.

By Josiah Hesse

New ‘Film on the Rocks’ host leans on improv roots
At Red Rocks’ summer movie series, Denver comedian Sam Tallent will go from performing before 100 people to nearly 10,000.

By Josiah Hesse

‘Preciosity’ skewers high-brow art world with conceptual comedy
Blending sketch comedy, interactive theater and wise-cracking soliloquies, Horse & Cart’s new production journeys into the minds of two 17th century art-loving divas.

By Josiah Hesse

Denver ‘Game of Thrones’ fans flock to season premiere early screening
HBO’s popular fantasy series attracts costumed fans to the Paramount Theatre for a special, advance screening.

By Josiah Hesse

Weekend Arts Roundup: William Blake romance, experimental film and more
CPR Arts Editor Chloe Veltman discusses some of the most interesting cultural happenings around Colorado this weekend, March 6-9.

By Josiah Hesse

Colorado comedian Lori Callahan dies at 54
Comedy Works headliner and “Mom of Denver Comedy” remembered for nurturing young comics.

By Josiah Hesse

Puff, Pass & Paint puts a marijuana twist on wine and art classes
Colorado’s recently legalized marijuana opens the door to new small businesses in the arts.

By Josiah Hesse

Weekend Arts Roundup: Rob Schneider, ‘Pierrot Lunaire’ and more
CPR Arts Editor Chloe Veltman discusses some of the most interesting cultural happenings around Colorado this weekend, Feb. 20-23.

By Josiah Hesse

Denver underground publishers choose print over digital
Three new independent publications in Denver opt for an old school route to publishing.

By Josiah Hesse

Essay: Can Colorado comedy survive outside Denver?
Josiah Hesse goes looking for laughs beyond the metro area.

By Josiah Hesse

Winter comedy roundup: Cartoons, hometown heroes and more
Josiah Hesse shares local comedy scene highlights for the winter months.

By Josiah Hesse

Comedy Picks: Doug Benson, Kayvan Khalatbari, secret shows at Comedy Works and more
Looking for laughs in and around Denver during the holiday season? Comedy writer Josiah Hesse offers five recommendations.

By Josiah Hesse

Essay: Enter Troy Baxley, the most-popular stranger in comedy
Troy Baxley is a living legend in local and national comedy circles. So how come so few people have heard of him?

By Josiah Hesse