What could be better than experiencing world-class fine art, fascinating Colorado history and live music in majestic theaters in the same day? Here’s a rundown on how to see museums in the Golden Triangle Creative District and music venues on East Colfax. Know Before You Go Bear in mind, this is…
On a summer evening as the sun sinks below the Rocky Mountains, many locals and visitors can be found at one of Denver’s popular First Fridays — monthly, self-guided art walks where galleries and studios open to the public. These free events give you a real sense of the local arts scene. You might…
Don’t call her “Molly.” At least, not if you want to be historically accurate. Margaret Tobin Brown didn’t ever go by the name Molly during her lifetime. It was after her death in 1932 that tabloids inaccurately portrayed her as the unsophisticated “Molly Brown,” a moniker that became cemented by…
What do actor Don Cheadle, singer Judy Collins, astronaut Jack Swigert and Ruth Handler, the inventor of the Barbie doll, have in common? They all got their start on Colfax Avenue, famously nicknamed the “longest, wickedest street in America." The quote was dubiously attributed to Hugh Hefner in the…
If you tend to eschew “fast fashion” and big-box stores in favor of thrift and secondhand shops, you’re not alone. Or if you want to lead an eco-conscious and sustainable lifestyle by upcycling, Denver has you covered. It was named the best city for thrifting by StorageCafe. More and more shoppers…
National Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to 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…
Start planning now for exciting events and festivals in Denver. Scroll down our month-by-month list andchoose from annual favorites, splashy debuts and exclusive showings. Make a night of it and take advantage of great hotel deals. …
The Colorado State Capitol is home to one of Denver’s most remarkable hidden treasures: the world’s largest known deposit of rose onyx. This rare, pink-hued stone lines the building’s interior, covering walls and columns in swirling shades that resemble a Rocky Mountain sunset. Look closely, and you…
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is filled with remarkable treasures, but few stop visitors in their tracks like Tom’s Baby — the largest chunk of gold ever discovered in Colorado. The museum’s renowned gems and minerals collection also includes the brilliant red Alma King rhodochrosite crystal…
The Kirkland Institute of Fine & Decorative Art at the Denver Art Museum in the Golden Triangle Creative District is unlike any other museum in Denver. Part art museum, part design museum and part artist’s studio, the institution brings together more than 150 years of fine and decorative art in…
