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Metro Denver’s arts and culture institutions set economic records. The funds won’t last long.

by Parker Yamasaki 3:55 AM MDT on Nov 3, 20237:33 AM MDT on Nov 3, 2023

Economic study shows rapid rebound from pandemic lows. Now, those nonprofit arts and culture groups will have to operate without help from pandemic-relief funds

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Posted inCulture

Everyone in Broomfield is reading the book that inspired Martin Scorsese’s latest film. At least, that’s what the city hopes.

by Monte Whaley 3:25 AM MDT on Nov 2, 202312:45 PM MDT on Nov 2, 2023

The city is bringing in David Grann, author of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” for a free event as it selects his nonfiction work for this year’s One Book One Broomfield program

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Posted inCulture

Colorado has at least 40 film festivals. Here’s how the Denver Film Festival is standing out this week.

by Parker Yamasaki 3:45 AM MDT on Nov 1, 20239:01 AM MDT on Nov 1, 2023

Despite a steep drop-off in audience numbers caused by the pandemic and a slimmer program than years past, the 46th annual festival is still preparing itself for 10 days of sold-out shows

Posted inEquity

Colorado Springs grocery store to reopen after monthslong closure that strained low-income community

by Tatiana Flowers 3:02 AM MDT on Nov 1, 20238:44 AM MDT on Nov 1, 2023

The King Soopers on South Academy Boulevard is reopening Wednesday. Food justice teams say there’s more work to be done in the neighborhood.

Posted inCulture

Creative districts designed to boost rural Colorado’s economy creatively tackle other problems, too

by Ilana Newman 3:40 AM MDT on Oct 25, 20236:16 PM MDT on Oct 24, 2023

Now 30 communities in distressed urban and rural areas of Colorado are certified as Creative Districts, which helps boost tourism and creative programs, and sometimes housing.

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Distilleries taking a shot on Colorado’s mountain towns are finding lots of success

by Eugene Buchanan 4:00 AM MDT on Oct 20, 20239:10 AM MDT on Oct 20, 2023

The small-scale liquor-makers are also becoming rural economic engines for these towns, providing jobs, tax revenues and a valuable attraction for visitors

Posted inFood and Restaurants

Meet the Denver chef who recently won the Hispanic Top Chef title — and find out where to get her food

by Parker Yamasaki 3:50 AM MDT on Oct 19, 20231:42 PM MDT on Oct 20, 2023

Carolina Zubiate, a Denver-based Peruvian chef, won the third iteration of the Hispanic Restaurant Association’s three-day cooking competition

Posted inAgriculture

A resurgence of grapes in southern Colorado is giving esoteric wines a spotlight

by Sue McMillin 4:30 AM MDT on Oct 15, 20234:47 PM MDT on Oct 13, 2023

Southern Colorado winemakers are finding the grapes that fit right into the state’s often unpredictable climate 

Posted inCulture

A big idea about feeding people straight from the farm gets center stage at Original Thinkers festival

by Jason Blevins 3:50 AM MDT on Oct 5, 20234:59 PM MDT on Oct 5, 2023

6th annual festival of ideas almost didn’t happen, but it’s on and the lineup includes a documentary about state Rep. Elisabeth Epps’ bail reform work

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New program meant to bring diverse talent to Colorado’s theater circuit faces familiar roadblocks

by Parker Yamasaki 3:48 AM MDT on Oct 5, 20233:53 PM MDT on Oct 4, 2023

Flamboyán Theater and Control Group Productions partnered up for what they hoped would be the first iteration of a BIPOC playwright development program

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