Inspired by the intense bird-watching practice of a “big year,” Jennifer Goodland is on a quest to see every Colorado community. She visited more than 800 distinct Colorado towns in the past three years. Her “Big Year Colorado” quickly turned from a simple desire to see every corner of the Centennial State, to a history […]
Big Year Colorado: Stories of Colorado Travels and Histories – History Colorado Center
A Colorado Superlative: The Denver Press Club
When looking for the oldest examples of something in the United States, young Denver often loses out to the cities of the East, but there’s one area where we claim the title: Denver plays host to the oldest press club in the entire United States. The Denver Press Club brought together politicians, newspaper editors, and […]
University of Denver Walking Tour
It’s time for a collegiate birthday bash as the University of Denver celebrates its 150th birthday. A century and a half of educational excellence began with our second territorial governor, John Evans, and his family – pioneers who left many enduring legacies in Colorado, perhaps none as significant as the University of Denver. Join DU […]
America’s Story: A Community Conversation with Award-winning Journalist Maria Hinojosa
For twenty-five years, Maria Hinojosa has covered America’s untold stories and brought to light unsung heroes in America and abroad. In this community conversation—the premiere event for the new exhibit RACE: Are We So Different?—Hinojosa will draw from her work as a journalist to explore issues of race and identity, and how individual experiences define […]
Peter and the Wolf
Colorado Ballet will close out its 2014-2015 season with the children’s classic, Peter and the Wolf, March 27-29, 2015 at the June Swaner Gates Concert Hall at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Peter and the Wolf is choreographed by Michael Smuin and includes a musical score by Sergei Prokofiev. Enjoy this irresistible family […]
Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Colorado Ballet presents the 54th annual production of The Nutcracker, November 29 through December 27, 2014 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Kick off the holiday season in spectacular fashion with The Nutcracker, featuring unforgettable characters, dazzling costumes, onstage blizzards, timeless choreography and Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary arrangement performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. This enchanting […]
Dracula
Back by popular demand, Colorado Ballet will perform a special spine-tingling Halloween presentation of Dracula, October 31-November 2, 2014 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Dracula features choreography by Michael Pink and music by Philip Feeney, performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. Come sink your teeth into Bram Stoker’s Gothic horror with seductive vampires, […]
Men for the Cure 2014
Listen up, Menver: This event is designed specifically for you—so mark it in your manly social calendars: Men for the Cure is set for Wednesday, October 15 at XJet (8201 Interport Blvd. Englewood, CO), with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction kicking off the festivities at 6 p.m. Then dinner, an exciting live auction […]
