Meet Colorado’s Most Majestic Mullet
And the mullet’s host, Darius P. Nabors, who’s vying to win the USA Mullet Championships on Tuesday.
10 Local Theater Performances to Look Forward to This Fall
Live theater is finally back and in full swing. From musicals to murder mysteries, here are 10 theater companies in the Denver metro area with upcoming performances you won’t want to miss.
Central City: Central City Cemetery
Century-old grave markers dot this easy, meandering hike through aspen-filled Central City Cemetery.
Onigiri is Popping Up on Menus Across Denver and Boulder. Here’s Where to Find it
The nori-wrapped, stuffed rice ball—a popular comfort food in Japan—is affordable and delicious.
Allenspark: St. Vrain Mountain
Break through a mixed forest with splashes of fall color to big-time vistas of the serrated skyline of the Continental Divide.
Andres Delgado Explores the Intersection of Art and Food in Abstract Gallery Show
On October 7, the artist will debut a multi-sensory experience featuring paired food from local chef Edwin Sandoval of Xatrucho.
Longmont-Based Musician David Lawrence Debuts New Solo Album, Marking a New Chapter in His Multifaceted Career
The Lapompe frontman and former chef discusses his new album, Lean In, plus how cooking and starting a family have shaped the way he thinks about music.
9 Questions for Attorney General Candidates Phil Weiser and John Kellner
5280 sat down with both candidates in the tight race to discuss fentanyl, crime, reproductive rights, and other issues that the top law-enforcement official in the state will face.
The Great American Beer Festival Returns to Denver This Week. Here’s What to Expect
GABF is back October 6–8 at the Colorado Convention Center. Find out how to make the most of the event and sip the best suds (even if you don’t have a ticket).
8 of Denver’s Best Places to Grab Late-Night Bites
One editor’s tribute to after-hours grub.
Move Over, Tang! Crested Butte’s Instant Coffee is Going to Space
Specialty quick-brew coffee maker First Ascent has earned a spot on the next launch to the International Space Station.
A Ghost Story for Every Kind of Coloradan
Colorado has friendly ghosts and evil ghosts. You just have to know where to find them.
The 25 Best Restaurants in Denver 2022
After a two-year hiatus, 5280’s list of the top places to eat, drink, and be delightfully satisfied along the Front Range returns. We’re thrilled to be back at the table. Won’t you join us?
Sorry, Detroit: Denver Is the Real Hockeytown Now
The Motor City may have the trademark. But we have the goods—aka, the Denver Avalanche and the Stanley Cup.
What You Need to Know About Rowing in Colorado
Ahead of the Rocky Mountain Rowing Club’s inaugural regatta, we give ye landlubbers a beginner’s guide to crew.
How to Find the Right Third Space in Denver for You
Connect with your fellow Denverites at these four communal spaces.
A Denver Orchestra Makes Music Just for Kids
Inside the Orchestra debuts its first-ever original score this month.
How Small Aesthetic Upgrades Are Paying Off Big for Sellers in Denver’s Cooling Real Estate Market
One local interior designer turned broker shares how she uses paint, lighting, and staging to get her clients top dollar for their homes—even amidst the current market slowdown.
5 Squashes to Buy This Fall and Winter
We asked Colorado farmers and one chef about their favorite varieties of the late-season heroes and how to prepare them.
What Makes Spanish-Style Churros at Churreria de Madrid So Special
Jose Manuel Marquez is bringing the treats to Stanley Marketplace—and giving you permission to eat them any time you like.
The Latino Cultural Arts Center Has Big Plans to Show Denver—and the World—What Its People Have to Offer
In the coming years, a three-site campus will house galleries, museums, artist work areas, and event spaces, all dedicated to nourishing and highlighting the contributions of Denver’s Latino community.
The Stretch of I-70 Through Glenwood Canyon Is 30 Years Old. Will It Survive Another 30 Years?
Thirty years ago, engineers completed construction on the Glenwood Canyon stretch of Colorado’s most important east-west interstate. Today, climate change threatens that critical section of I-70—and anyone who travels it.
Is Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch a Conservative—or a Wild Card?
Nearly five years into his tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court, Colorado’s Neil Gorsuch has established himself as a modern textualist in the mode of Antonin Scalia. He’s also become something of a conservative wild card. Will that unpredictability extend to gay rights?
Dining Out
A letter from the editor of 5280.
Sizzling or Simmering? Designers Rank Design Trends of the Past Decade
Local designers dish on the popular home materials and furnishings they hope to see more (or less) of in the next 10 years.
4 Predictions for Denver’s (Cooling-Off?) Real Estate Market
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty’s Live Distinct team looks into their crystal ball.
Add Creative Spark to Your Home With These Artsy Decor Finds
Denver designer Angela Harris’ 10 picks for art-inspired living spaces.
A Mural by Prolific Denver Street Artists Inspired This Daring Dining Room
Step inside the LoHi space decked out in turquoise, plum, and geometric patterns.
Boulder Textile Innovator Edie Ure’s Botanical Wallcoverings Put Nature Center Stage
The collection features wildflowers, dirt, and rocks gathered in the Mountain West.
How to Pick the Best Paint Colors for Every Space in Your Home
Local pros share their nuggets of design wisdom for using color to set the right mood in every room.
Meet 6 Local Makers Whose Creations Will Make Your House Sing
Step into the studios of a textile artist, a contemporary-Western painter, and more.
Miranda Cullen’s Littleton Home Is Filled With “Wow” Moments
Every space in the designer’s house is a canvas for experimentation with bold, layered decor.
This Vail Home Is Black, White, and Cozy All Over
Warm woods, plush sheepskins, and vintage rugs add a softness to the stark color palette.
A Denver Art Museum Curator Shares One of His Beloved Personal Art Collections
Darrin Alfred reflects on his zine collection by photographer Paul Mpagi Sepuya.
Happy Birthday, Home!
A letter from the editor of 5280 Home‘s 10th Anniversary Issue.
Nederland: Lost Lake via the Hessie Trailhead
Score a panorama of yellow aspens on this fall-perfect, 4-mile round-trip to Lost Lake outside of Nederland.
Jena Griswold Has Transformed the Traditionally Staid Role of Secretary of State
During Griswold’s first term as Colorado’s chief election official, the office has become both more prominent and more controversial. Voters will now decide if they want to give her audacious approach another term.
Your Guide to Colorado’s 2022 Ballot Measures
Coloradans can vote on 11 different initiatives on issues ranging from tax cuts to housing to psychedelics.
Your (Not So) Silly Questions About This Year’s Elections, Answered
With the Colorado general election almost upon us, we’ve rounded up a list of questions you might have about the judges, regents, and board of directors on this year’s ballot.
