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Art Restart

The Museo’s new visionary debuts her first exhibit this month.

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Vintage Glamour

Dress the part this holiday season with jewel-toned sheath dresses for her and monochromatic suits for him.

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Hidden Treasures

Finding literary surprises at the University of Northern Colorado’s James A. Michener Library.

Playtime

A Denver theater director aims to fix a flawed national trend.

The Truth Heals

Carleen Brice’s sophomore novel is an insightful take on society’s lingering hang-ups with race.

Natural Composition

Slickrock be damned—the Moab Music Festival showcases southern Utah’s spectacular canyonlands in ways mountain biking never could.

On Top of the World

Award-winning journalist Mark Obmascik’s dishes on his new book about summiting Colorado’s 54 fourteeners.

Lookin’ Good

Scalpels may be shelved, but beauty is still in demand.

All the News that’s Fit to be Killed

Fifty-five days shy of the Rocky Mountain News’ 150th anniversary, the paper’s corporate owner shut it down. Executives of the E.W. Scripps Company said it had to be done. That’s one way of looking at it.

Beyond the Tragedy

Boulder author Dan Baum’s new book is a poignant account of culture, character, and the unshakable spirit of New Orleans.

Composition

Go sleek and modern this spring as designers showcase a reserved mood that pairs sophisticated forms with bold accessories.

Time to Sparkle

Look to local jewelry designers for gifts-or a festive touch to any ensemble.

Books: Island of Hope

John Shors follows up a smashing debut with an equally captivating second novel.

20 Best New Boutiques

They’re clever, stylish, and more niche than ever. The new shops of Denver’s indie retail scene say something about our evolving town (and taste). Vegan footwear? Handmade papers? Japano-funk? Premium olive oils? We’ve found your purveyors. Not to mention an influx of fashion hotspots brimming with urban-inspired threads, flirty dresses, and handmade jewelry. If the vibe seems decidedly feminine, chalk it up to our burgeoning tribe of women entrepreneurs. Another trend: the movement toward ecologically and socially responsible merchandise. Here, in no particular order, our 20 favorite discoveries.

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