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Colorado Renaissance Festival

How to Assemble a Costume for the Colorado Renaissance Festival

Hear ye, hear ye: The Colorado Renaissance Festival returns to Larkspur this weekend. We gathered costume ideas and medieval fashion inspiration from local thrift shops, cosplayers—and the queen herself.

Meet the Java Pros Behind Gabee Coffee

South Korea natives Ho Young Chae and Hyo Jung Kim are brewing award-winning beans and infusing lattes with flavors inspired by their homeland at Gabee Coffee in Boulder.

Can Dr. Morgan Medlock Mend Colorado’s Fractured Mental Health Care System?

The new director of the state’s Behavioral Health Administration promises to transform mental health care for Colorado’s most vulnerable.

An Augmented Reality NFT Art Exhibition Opens at the Denver Pavilions

After a successful debut in San Francisco, a first-of-its-kind NFT art exhibition, which will allow visitors to view digital art through an augmented reality headset, is coming to Denver.

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Banksy Art Is Coming to Denver, but Banksy Doesn’t Want You to See It

A collection of original art by world-renowned street artist Banksy is arriving in Denver this month, but Banksy doesn’t want you to see it. We talked to local arts and ethics experts to figure out whether or not you should stop by.

Haft-seen table at the Colorado Children's Nowruz Celebration in 2019. Photo by Sarah Shirazi

How to Celebrate Persian New Year in Denver

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, takes place this Sunday. A local expert shares how her family celebrates the holiday and recommendations on where to eat the best Persian fare in Denver.

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How a Local Fund is Helping Black Families Buy Homes

Studies show that owning a home is less achievable for Black families. The Dearfield Fund for Black Wealth aims to close that gap by providing down payment assistance to Black first-time homebuyers around the Denver area.

A look inside Spring Born's indoor growing facility. Photo courtesy of From the Hip Photo

Inside Colorado’s Largest Organic Indoor Farm

Spring Born in Silt can grow 10,000 packs of arugula and green and red leaf lettuce per day in its 2.5-acre greenhouse.

How New Owners Helped Revive the Denver Area’s Oldest Pet Cemetery

When my beloved pet hedgehog died, I had no idea what to do with his remains. Thankfully, Denver Pet Cemetery and Crematory, which proprietor Everett Gidlund has found a way to keep running amid uncertain times, was there to help.

Local Indigenous Community Honors Victims of Denver-Area Shooting Spree

This past Saturday, hundreds of people gathered at Sol Tribe Tattoo and Body Piercing to remember five people who were killed by a lone gunman on December 27.

CSU Is Opening a New Denver Campus This Month

The first of Colorado State University Spur’s three new buildings at the National Western Center—which focus on health, water, and agriculture—opens to the public this month.

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Where to Get the Best Nail Art in and Around Denver

Book with these Front Range nail techs and salons for your own set of Instagram-worthy claws.

Meet the First Active Duty Military Member to Hold the Miss Colorado Crown

Maura Spence Carroll, who will compete in the Miss America pageant later this week, has used her title to advocate for better mental health care for U.S. veterans.

10 Charities to Support on Colorado Gives Day

Pandemic-related challenges continue to leave many nonprofits in desperate need of help. Here’s how you can give back.

Colorado filmmaker Skinner Meyers

4 Must-See Movies at Denver Film Festival

Colorado filmmaker Skinner Myers discusses his new feature film, plus other movies he’s excited to check out at this year’s event.

Your 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Colorado-Made Goods

Consider surprising your loved ones with one of these 25 locally-made gifts this holiday season, helpfully arranged by the feels they give us.

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We Tried Red Rocks’ New Audio Technology

The iconic concert venue partnered with tech company Mixhalo to bring audio straight from the soundboard to your headphones—an option that’s helpful for people with hearing difficulties.

Jonathon Stalls

Denver’s Sidewalk Infrastructure Is Failing. One Man’s TikTok Might Change That

Jonathon Stalls never thought he would be one to download TikTok. Now, he’s bringing viral attention to an often overlooked problem: Denver sidewalks.

An Augmented Reality Art Exhibit Is Coming to Denver Botanic Gardens

Visitors will be able to use their phones to make contemporary pieces from internationally acclaimed artists appear amid the natural landscapes in the gardens.

Denver Designer Madelyn Hadel’s Size-Inclusive Activewear Blends Style and Sustainability

The indie designer’s brand, Rebellelion, now offers customizable biker shorts and leggings, all ethically sourced and designed for sizes ranging from XXS–8X.

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