A complete guide to all ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet performances in Colorado in 2024
From Denver to Boulder to Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Aspen and Grand Junction, there’s a “Nutcracker” for everyone this holiday season.
By Eden Lane
Girl Dads, a Drag Star, and Opera: Opera Colorado Reimagines a comedic classic
RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Monét X Change joins a fresh take on Donizetti’s “Daughter of the Regiment” that explores how a daughter’s presence transforms a military regiment.
By Eden Lane
Colorado Arts Spotlight, Nov. 7 – 10: Exhibition bridges the gap between blind and sighted communities
It’s a week where theaters push boundaries, event spaces transform into fashion runways and classical music is reimagined.
By Eden Lane
Colorado Arts Spotlight, Oct. 31 – Nov. 3: Denver Arts Week, Denver Film Festival return
From film screenings to symphony concerts, there’s a little something for everyone.
By Eden Lane
Iranian American play breaks ground in Denver theater with mother-son story ‘Avaaz’
At first, Michael Shayan’s mother didn’t know why her son was making a play about her. Now her question is “When am I going to Broadway?”
By Eden Lane
Politics and identity collide in the comedy ‘The Ballot of Paola Aguilar’
Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company explores diverse Latinx voices in this pre-election production.
By Eden Lane
Colorado Arts Spotlight, Oct. 24 – 27: Ofrenda exhibits, Dracula’s disco, and family-friendly gothic theater
Also, a new release from a Colorado composer focuses on hope, as the world moves out of the pandemic.
By Eden Lane
42 films shine at this year’s Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival in Colorado Springs
North America’s longest-running women’s film festival is celebrating its 37th year at Colorado College.
Colorado’s Ultimate Film Festival Guide: 30+ Events for Movie Lovers in 2024-2025
Communities around the state offer film festivals large and small, and everything in between.
By Eden Lane
Colorado Arts Spotlight, Oct. 17 – 20: Hamilton, an Indigenous art market and more
Plus this weekend brings classic opera, ballet, a darkly comedic play, and a spine-chilling immersive experience at The Stanley Hotel.
By Eden Lane
Indie film ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl’ hopes to revive Colorado’s film industry
The production, filmed entirely in Colorado, offers a glimpse into the potential future of filmmaking in the Centennial State.
By Eden Lane
Colorado Arts Spotlight, Oct. 10 – 13: Día de Muertos celebrations, haunted houses and more
From classical music to analog photography, and from haunted houses to Día de Muertos celebrations, there is a rich assortment of experiences from which to choose this weekend.
By Eden Lane
World War II’s hidden queer history comes to light in ‘Stockade’ at Local Theater Company
The world premiere production explores the treatment of LGBTQ+ soldiers on the front and when they returned home.
By Eden Lane
Arvada Center reimagines ‘Dracula’ with humor and gender-swapped roles
In a very bloody production, the classic Victorian horror becomes a “Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really”
By Eden Lane
What makes a great orchestra? Colorado Symphony’s new music director has an inclusionary vision that elevates music across genres
As the Colorado Symphony enters a new phase under Peter Oundjian’s leadership, it aims to expand its reach and contribute to Denver’s cultural scene.
By Eden Lane
Colorado Arts Spotlight, Oct. 3 – 6: Tour de Corgi, Art on the Corner and more
Plus this weekend brings classical ballet, street art, traditional barkcloth, and an exploration of “cancel culture.”
By Eden Lane