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Column: Pirates make annual landing at Northglenn

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

Adams County, Anythink libraries name Poet Laureate

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

Column: A Seussical musical at Lakewood Culture Center

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

Faces of history going up at Founders Plaza

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

Column: Making ’Beautiful’ music at the Arvada Center

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

Developer announces plans for Thornton theater

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

Column: Garden Conservancy returns with Open Days

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

Column: Benchmark Theatre explores gun rights

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

Column: The Barlow Band takes to Arvada Center

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

Clive Cussler's legacy lives on through Arvada's classic car museum

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

Column: Rock down to Avenue Q at Miners Alley

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

Colorado Symphony readies for centennial season

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

Upcoming Country star Frank Ray adds hispanic flavor to Nashville sound

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

All that jazz: Evergreen Jazz Festival celebrates 20 years

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

Column: Mudapalooza splashes back at Northglenn

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

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Arvada Harvest Fest

This year's Arvada Harvest Festival again featured a fantastic parade. Here are some of the sights from this year's festivities. more
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