Vance Kirkland’s studio at the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art in the Golden Triangle Creative District offers a lens into the unique painting methods of one of Colorado’s most illustrious artists. In his old studio—which was relocated about a half-mile west from its original site at Pearl…
National Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15–Oct. 15 each year, commemorates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The celebration begins each year on Sept. 15, the anniversary of the…
Located in a brightly painted building on Larimer Street in the heart of the River North Art District (RiNo), Raquelitas Tortillas is not your average tortilla manufacturer and retail tortilla store. It has deep roots in Denver and the historically Latino section of Larimer Street, dating back to…
What happens when a top Indigenous ceramic artist has the freedom and space to design a sculpture for a leading museum? The result is “Mud Woman Rolls On.” Larger than life, this evocative piece greets visitors to the gallery of Indigenous Arts of North America at Denver Art Museum. “Mud Woman Rolls…
With more than 10,000 seats spread across 10 venues on 12 acres, the Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC) is the second-largest facility of its kind in the United States, after Lincoln Center in New York. It’s also near the top of the list when it comes to sustainability. As DPAC’s largest tenant…
Perfectly perched in Denver’s foothills, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is one of the most revered concert venues on Earth. It’s also on the leading edge when it comes to sustainability. First point of order: Concerts tend to generate a lot of trash, and getting everything in the right place requires…
It’s hard to miss the gold-plated dome atop the Colorado State Capitol, but the nearly invisible geothermal system that heats and cools the building is every bit as compelling. Operational since 2013, the system was a first for a state capitol building. “The building is uniquely situated over the…
In 1972, Chicanos (Americans of Mexican ancestry) were required to take a remedial reading class in order to attend the University of Colorado Denver. Finding this requirement demeaning, university faculty member Rowena Rivera proposed something else entirely — she wanted to create an…
At Meow Wolf Denver’s Convergence Station , art materials are in the eye of the beholder. The dizzyingly trippy immersive art installation is full of exhibits crafted from items that might have otherwise ended up in a landfill. But Meow Wolf’s mile-high interdimensional crossroads treasures what…
Father's Day is Sunday, June 16, 2024, which means it's time to start planning a special day for your dad in The Mile High City! Here are a few ideas to get you started, plus great hotel deals if you're traveling to Denver to spend time with dad. Father's Day Events & Activities Dad & Me Epoxy…
