When you live in a landlocked state like Colorado, it’s probably a safe bet that you don’t really think of pirates all that often. I mean, why would you? more

Anything Libraries, Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts bring poetry to the communities. Kerrie Joy was chosen as the inaugural Adams County Poet Laureate "Sincerely," according to a … more

It may not be a “proper” word, but when someone describes something as Seussian, you basically know what it means. Dr. Seuss is famous the world over for the fantastical and surreal worlds he created and populated with characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and The Lorax.  more

The colorful mural going up on the southern wall of Brighton's Founders Plaza features fields of green crops, scenes from the city's history and some surprising faces. "I came up with my own … more

For those who are unfamiliar, a jukebox musical is a show that features tunes most audiences are familiar with. And that kind of show is practically made for “Beautiful,” the story of singer, songwriter and all-around legend Carole King.  more

Thornton's Larkridge Retail Center will get a 32,000 square-foot, 800 seat theater venue meant to showcase Broadway style musicals, plays, concerts and other entertainment events, the city officials … more

As we roll into late summer here in Colorado, we’re also entering the best time of year to be outside. more

The issue of gun rights is one that almost everyone has an opinion about and has the rare distinction of being one that is literally costing lives as more and more time goes on.  All of this makes … more

Ask any performer and they’ll tell you there’s something different about performing on a “home stage” — the stages they’ve seen heroes and peers perform on countless times in their life.  more

Tucked away behind construction on Indiana Street is a collection of over 100 cars, some over 100 years old. The collector of these cars is none other than Clive Cussler.  more

When we’re young, the art and entertainment we connect to can really take a hold and shape who we are and what we like. Usually, that art remains in our past — something we think of fondly occasionally. But every now and then it gets an update that turns it into something else.   more

On Sept. 12, 2001, legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma was scheduled to perform Antonín Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with the Denver Symphony. The day prior to the performance, the United States was shaken by … more

Navigating the music industry can be a trying journey for promising artists. From local act to police officer to family man, Frank Ray has taken a long path toward success in country music, and his … more

After the first Evergreen Jazz Festival in 2001, organizers and musicians alike were not sure whether there would be a second. Now, 22 years and 19 festivals later, the event is stronger than ever. more

Has anyone ever really not had fun playing in the mud? It’s not something most of us get to do very often, which makes the opportunity to splash around pretty rare. more

There’s nothing like reaching a major goal after years of work. This is a concept the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is very aware of — not only has it grown by leaps and bounds in its more than two decades of existence, but it achieved a major milestone this year. more

On July 7, the City of Golden kicked off its summertime Movies & Music in the Park series with flamenco performers followed by “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.” World-renowned guitarist René Heredia — of the René Heredia Flamenco Center for Guitar and Dance — led the performers in songs and dances from all over Spain and beyond. more

Sci-Fi films are some of the most innovative and impactful to ever be put on screen — just look at the way films like “2001: A Space Odyssey,” Star Wars, “The Matrix” have inspired and directed popular culture. Few genres capture audiences’ imagination like sci-fi.   more

I’m a pretty firm believer that summer doesn’t actually begin until June 21 (I guess I’m a big equinox guy or something) and I think this year’s weather really bears me out, seeing as we … more

For artists, there’s no better way to swing into summer than showcasing at Foothills Art Center’s annual ARTSWEEK GOLDEN. more