The musical Hell’s Kitchen is more than a young girl’s coming of age story – it is the story of a place and a time – a notorious, vibrant, ethnic neighborhood that was rife with crime in the 90s but also a center for cultural innovation where the dramatic arts could flourish. Since that time, […]
For the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, community connection is central to its mission. That commitment is vividly realized through Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, a program designed to bring free, high‑quality theatre directly into neighborhoods across the metro area. Performed outdoors in everyday public spaces, these lively productions make Shakespeare accessible, informal, and […]
In Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, a group of students outside of Tehran are learning English as a second language — foibles, inconsistencies, antiquated expressions and all. For local audiences who may want to take Enlish or Farsi as a second language or need help prepping for the TOEFL (Test of English as a […]
Strong mentorship can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. Across metro Denver, numerous organizations are working every day to provide supportive relationships, leadership opportunities, and safe spaces for youth to grow. Whether offering arts enrichment, career exploration, character development, or one‑on‑one mentoring, these programs help young people discover who they are and who […]
With war time and revolutionary origins, the blossoming of the brass band dates back to Britain during the Napoleonic Wars. The popularity continued on through the veterans making their way home in the early 1800s. Over time the brass band evolved to include more instruments and became a fixture in parades and notably made a […]
From the archives: this post was originally published in 2021. People have been buying alcoholic drinks in England for more than a thousand years in taverns, ale houses, coaching inns, and grog shops – but what we think of today as a typical English pub didn’t happen until 1830. To counter distilled spirits imported from […]
If genetics are any indication (fingers crossed), I will live a long, healthy life and have a better memory than my children. After all, my mom is 95 (96 next month. Happy birthday, Mom!) and knocks the socks off most people with her mental acuity. When we visit a doctor’s office, the good ol’ doc […]
From the archives: this article was originally published on January 12, 2023 If Denver’s Black culture has a heart, it is beating loud and strong in Five Points. Located at the intersection of 26th Avenue, 27th Street, Washington Street and Welton Street — four roads that create five vertices — is what was once known […]
In 1980, a group of dedicated physicians and researchers founded the Alzheimer’s Association, which has become the national authority on dementia. Through global research, advocacy, awareness, and support services, The Alzeheimer’s Association is leading the way to end the disease. To complement the 2025 Broadway touring engagement of The Notebook, the Colorado chapter of the […]
This production is inspired by the books Goodnight Moon (1947) and The Runaway Bunny (1942). Both books were written by Margaret Wise Brown and both books were illustrated by Clement Hurd. Fun Facts About the Moon Goodnight Moon takes place during nighttime. Here are six facts about the moon: The Moon goes around the Earth […]