'The Ballad of Baby Doe' triumphantly returns to Central City opera in Colorado

There’s no better show to open Central City Opera’s 60th anniversary summer festival than Douglas Moore’s "The Ballad of Baby Doe," the iconic Colorado story of the Tabors during the mining heyday of the late 1800s. When it premiered in Central City in 1956, it found the perfect home in the historic...

Gallery 1261's 'Large Works' exhibition opens soon

Gallery 1261, one of the best and most exciting local art galleries in Denver, is finishing out its summer with a breathtaking new exhibition featuring some of the largest scale works and efforts from this gallery’s 25 featured artists. The exhibition, simply titled “Large Works” is designed to...

Cirque du Soleil's 'Toruk' is opening soon in Denver

If you fell in love with James Cameron’s 2009 hit film “Avatar” you aren’t alone. In fact, it has such a big following that the genius minds behind Cirque du Soleil have created an entirely new show inspired by the “Avatar” universe. The show is called “Toruk: The First Flight” and it’s a totally...

Three hit musicals opening this July

It seems as though all the local theaters are trotting out some fun musical fare this summer season. With tons of great musicals to check out, from classic favorites to new and edgy contemporary pieces, there is lots to choose from. If you’re looking for something exciting to plan over the next few...

The Lakewood Cultural Center announces an exciting new season

Of the many beautiful performing arts centers throughout Colorado, The Lakewood Cultural Center is one of the best. With art galleries to peruse, plenty of convenient parking and top-notch entertainment, a trip to the Lakewood Cultural Center is always worth it. The center has just released it’s new...

Local spots serving up cool drinks and live music for a hot summer

Looking for the perfect drink to cool off this summer? The heat may be brutal, but inside the air is cool and there are lots of great local restaurants serving up delicious drinks to keep your body temperature down and the party going all weekend long. If you’re looking for something unique, here...

Take our quiz to find out how well you know the lyrics to these songs about cars

The relationship between cars and music is a symbiotic one. A good car stereo system is one of the first investments many of us make as teenagers and in turn, cars often supply creative fuel for many songs. Sometimes, these songs are straightforward ballads to the car itself, but automobiles also...

5 must-see shows at Red Rocks in July

July is already here, which means the year is halfway over and we’re forced to reckon with the ceaseless march of time and, by extension, our own creeping sense of mortality. But you know the best way to take your mind off of these sorts of existential crises? Seeing a concert at Red Rocks! July's...

Mecum Auctions returns to Denver for collector car auction July 8-9

Buckle up, gearheads: The Mecum collectible car auction is racing its way to Denver. Following its successful 2015 event, Mecum Auctions is returning to the Colorado Convention Center on July 8-9 for two days of auction action featuring 700 of the finest American-made cars in Colorado and more than...

Free concerts for the 4th of July in Denver 2016

Blessedly, the 4th of July lands on a Monday this year, which means a long, three-day weekend for many of us. And since it’s one of the busiest weekends of the year, many people will be out in search of a good time for the holiday. But some of us are also on a budget, and we don't have the means to...