April brings us the Women+Film mini-fest, a wonderful compilation of films from around the world, by women and about women.
Arts/Culture
Audience is Part of the Show in DCPA Performance at Stanley
Travelers of the Lost Dimension comes to Stanley Marketplace from Off-Center, an arm of Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) that “focuses more on connecting people and upending expectations than on adhering to tradition.”
Grrreat New Tiger Exhibit
One of the most striking features of Denver Zoo’s newly opened tiger exhibit, The Edge, is the metal mesh catwalk that arches above the visitor viewing area.
IMAX—Dream Big: Engineering Our World
The new IMAX movie, Dream Big: Engineering Our World is entertaining, educational and inspiring for all ages—and the 3D effects are icing on the cake.
The Book Worm
Punctuated by blistering satire, Paul Beatty’s novel The Sellout is the story of an unnamed, pot-smoking urban farmer in Los Angeles who, by a tragic series of events, becomes the owner of a willing slave.
The Indie Prof: Joe’s Violin; 4.1 Miles; Sneaky Pete
Oscar season is one of my favorite times of the year, and not because of the actual ceremonies.
Stapleton Resident Cast in CBS Reality Show “Hunted”
Does a fugitive evading capture require a cunning criminal mind, random luck, or both?
La La Land & Moonlight
As of press time, the nominations for the 88th Academy Awards on Feb. 26 have not yet been announced.
Mixing Media: Art and Academics in the IB Programme
Art is a language, not just a craft,” said Mike Jaramillo, an art instructor from Fairview High in Boulder.
The Book Worm
Book reviews by librarians at the Sam Gary Branch, Denver Public Library
The Indie Prof: Fire at Sea & 13th
Next month’s column will cover the Oscar films nominated for Best Picture, but this month I chose to review two of the top documentaries from 2016.
Dance and Culture for All—from Professionals to School Children
Cleo Parker Robinson is known both for her talent as a dancer and her tenacity in creating a cultural arts institution that serves more than 60,000 people each year.












