What do actor Don Cheadle, singer Judy Collins, astronaut Jack Swigert and Ruth Handler, the inventor of the Barbie doll, have in common? They all got their start on Colfax Avenue, famously nicknamed the “longest, wickedest street in America." The quote was dubiously attributed to Hugh Hefner in the…
What might seem like a simple, fun trip to the museum for some families can be overwhelming for others. That’s because, for individuals with autism, sensory processing disorder or sensory-affecting disabilities, the array of sensory input and crowds can be overstimulating — especially while on…
After a nearly two-year hiatus, the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art is celebrating its grand reopening on March 10, 2018. The museum houses three major collections: paintings by namesake artist Vance Kirkland, fine and decorative art by other Colorado and regional artists and international…
Stepping into The Maven, a hotel located in the heart of Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver on the corner of Wazee and 19 th streets, it’s immediately apparent that this property has a vibe all its own. Opened in April 2017, the creators of this 172-room…
With Denver Arts Week just around the corner (Nov. 3–11, 2017), now is the perfect time to get to know some of The Mile High City’s resident artists and the neighborhoods they call home. MICHAEL RIEGER — TENNYSON Colorado native Michael Rieger has…
With five galleries of ever-changing exhibits, a library and a rooftop café overlooking downtown, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is well worth the visit for any art lover. But even if you haven’t been inside yet (and you should definitely…
Denver Art Museum (DAM) is home to one of a handful of American Indian condor capes left in the world and you can see it up close in near-pristine condition. With 10-foot wingspans, condors are the largest land bird in North America. Native American…
Clyfford Still was a leader in the early Abstract Expressionism movement. One of his more famous paintings, “1957-J No. 2,” is valued at more than $30 million. This large-scale (9 ½ by 13 feet) oil on canvas painting is striking for its bold red…
Each fall Denver Arts Week celebrates The Mile High City's vibrant arts and culture scene. Here are five local artists you need to know. Their work spans everything from oil painting to photography. Tim Mooney style/technique: “abscape” paintings…
