“This is my mid-life crisis band,” says Carla Weikel, lead singer and founder of Just a Girl, a tribute to Gwen Stefani’s No Doubt band.
Local Mom Finds “Wholeness” in a Rock Band
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Turning Life Stories into a One-Woman Show
“People fascinate me,” says psychologist-turned-storyteller Kari Knutson. “Why do we do what we do? People appear in my life and we start connecting.
Music is What Feelings Sound Like
“Singing is as good for me as yoga; it’s great for my brain and my soul,” says Betsy Leighton, founder of Voices Rock! Denver, a 170-voice choir that welcomes singers of all skill levels to perform popular songs in a no-pressure environment.
The Indie Prof: Dark Money; Mind Hunter
Each month, the Indie Prof reviews a current film in the theater and second film or series available on DVD or instant-streaming service. Follow “Indie Prof” on Facebook for updates about film events and more reviews.
Friendly New Bookstore Comes to NW Aurora
With all the excitement surrounding the opening of Stanley Marketplace in northwest Aurora, the quiet opening of a secondhand bookshop just down the street may have gone unnoticed.
The Book Worm: July 2018
Book reviews by the Denver Public Library – Schlessman Family Branch
Sci-Fi Summer Series
Usually the summer Sci-Fi Film Series shows five movies. “This year we decided to go with six,” says Vincent Piturro.
The Indie Prof: The Handmaid’s Tale; Annihilation
July is Science Fiction month, and this year marks the start of the 8th annual Science Fiction Film Series.
More than Just a Game: History Colorado Takes a Deep Look at Baseball on and off the Field
The History Colorado Center in downtown Denver was presented with an interesting proposition: Collector Marshall Fogel would allow the museum to use his substantial baseball collection, but only during the 2018 Rockies’ season.
A Bookstore Shared 50/50 with the Community
The rise of electronic media and online shopping has dealt a blow to both print media and brick-and-mortar bookstores, but millennial entrepreneur David Chung and his sister, Annie, are swimming against that tide.
The Indie Prof: Jane; Solo: A Star Wars Story
Each month, the Indie Prof reviews a current film in the theater and second film or series available on DVD or instant-streaming service.
Park Hill Garden Walk
The annual Park Hill Garden Walk on June 24 offers visitors a look at 10 unique gardens with a multitude of ideas including “urban farms” with chickens, bee hives and veggies, yard art, outdoor kitchens and water features.
