A Cinephile’s Guide to April’s Colorado Film Events
From the prestigious Vail Film Festival to a local celebration of women in the industry, here are seven festivals to put on your radar this month.
From the prestigious Vail Film Festival to a local celebration of women in the industry, here are seven festivals to put on your radar this month.
The Regis Jesuit High School alumnus—who begins his second full season in the Majors on Thursday—is one of the most promising professional baseball players to emerge from Colorado in recent memory.
The 16-year-old Colfax restaurant will close after service on Saturday.
An astronaut, nonprofit leaders, and a former Lieutenant General are included in a new class of trailblazing Colorado women to be honored for their extraordinary achievements.
Their artist-in-residence programs make them a haven for creatives as well as adventurers.
This otherworldly trek in Snow Canyon State Park crowns with its namesake rock formation—two narrow, triangular rocks that bear a striking resemblance to butterfly wings.
The local fast-casual chain launched three new Mediterranean-inspired items today.
In an interview with 5280, Guzman said that she lost faith that a deal struck between Senate President Kevin Grantham and the Democratic Caucus over the sexual harassment allegations against Sen. Randy Baumgardner would be honored.
The team behind Barolo Grill grows their fast-casual Italian concept into a full-fledged restaurant.
Wishing you could get away? This party-ready pop up has you covered.
Get a taste of the highly anticipated French restaurant on Wednesday, March 28.
Discover Copper’s perfect breakfast spot.
The “Hug Huddle,” a performance art import from British artist Stuart Semple, invited people into a warm group hug at the DPAC on Monday, March 26.
This yoga-focused event comes with a twist: The organizers want you to make friends with your fellow yogis.
You can ride the chairlift (or skin) to these moonlight suppers in Summit County, then ski down beneath the stars.
The gorgeous “green house” adjacent to the Denver Botanic Gardens offers Beaux-Arts style, incredible privacy, and spectacular views.
Steak, tapas, and a strong beverage program define Boulder’s brand-new rooftop Spanish restaurant.
Discover the geological history that made Colorado National Monument one of the state’s most iconic landscapes.
In tandem with hundreds of demonstrations across the world, Denver will host a March For Our Lives rally of its own this Saturday.
Learn a few new tricks for your favorite kitchen appliance, just in time for Passover and Easter.
Jack Reich competed against top racers from all over the world in the Longines Future Ski Champions race last week in Sweden.
Get ready for spring adventures with this ultra-affordable, breathable beauty.
In the world of decorative tile, plant- and flower-inspired motifs are making a big comeback this spring—and we couldn’t be happier to see them.
It’s getting easier to find regional Chinese cooking in Denver.
The opening of the Center for Colorado Women’s History at the Byers-Evans House Museum on March 21 brings a momentous end to Women’s History Month.
Governors and First Spouses around the country will participate in the “Light the Way Campaign,” celebrating the empowerment of people with Down syndrome.
A team of food hall pros are turning the former Tony’s Market on Broadway into a bustling, multi-vendor destination.
The work of the interim insurance commissioner is less than sexy. But it is exceptionally important.
With Beast & Bottle’s fifth anniversary this month, the talented chef talks Grasshopper Pie, the allure of vinyl, and whole-animal butchery.
A Rising Tide, debuting this Thursday, follows three Colorado students in pursuit of a marine education and scuba diving certification as they look beyond our state’s landlocked border.
A green chile burger, local concretes, and Colorado brews are all on the menu.
More than 100 one-of-a-kind brews will be on tap at the festival on Saturday, March 31.
Pete Marzcyk shares the recipe for this beautiful, soul-warming soup.
Colorado’s fourth location of the Barre3 franchise opens Friday in Highland.
A Centennial State chef, restaurant, wine program, publication, and architecture firm remain in the running for medals at the Chicago gala on May 7.
Adam Vero, a TAG Restaurant Group veteran, will take over for opening chef Jeffrey Wall in early April.
Brackets for Good has invited 27 local nonprofits to take place in a bracket-style fundraising tournament where everyone wins.
Denver’s Neighbor Supply crafts beautiful, functional tools that will inspire even the most reluctant DIY-er.
Put down the green stuff and toast St. Patrick’s Day with one (or more) of these craft beers instead.
The latest staff reductions mark another sad day for Denver journalism.
Crested Butte, following in Telluride’s footsteps, is joining the Epic Pass as Vail Resorts looks to outdo its ski industry competitors.
Don’t overlook this high-desert town on the Colorado River, which has world-class mountain biking trails and a funky downtown.
Seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see one of the greatest accidental archaeological discoveries of all time.
Chef Paul C. Reilly and grocer Peter Marczyk have teamed up to ease you into your workweek.
With season 15 behind them, locals Carrie Baird and Brother Luck share highs and lows—plus words of wisdom for future cheftestants.
Where to enjoy a mini vacation whether you’re on a budget, need to stay close to home, or want to get out of Dodge.
The co-owner and chef of Elyria-Swansea’s 23-year-old Butcher Block Cafe talks about preserving the restaurant’s identity in the face of a changing neighborhood.
For the first time in 20 years, the Centennial State has not just one, but three women running for the highest elected office.
A Denver group hopes to get an initiative on the 2018 ballot to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms.
A new study from University of Colorado Boulder and NOAA shows that curbing Denver’s air pollution problem might mean not only giving up your gas guzzler, but your favorite perfume.
5280’s guide to RiNo’s shiny new culinary playground.
It’s a light, easy-drinking brew perfect for a party.
Head northeast this March, when nearly 80 percent of the world’s sandhill crane population descends on central Nebraska during their annual spring migration.
Daniel Asher, chef of River and Woods and the brand new Acreage with Stem Ciders in Lafayette, chats about vintage spoons, cooking that makes an impact, and his “salt museum.”
Grandoozy, that is. Yep, that’s the name of the city’s first major music festival in eight years, coming September 14 to 16.
Brooklyn label Grapefruit Record Club resurrects the “Songs” of climbing legend and Fruita resident Pat Ament.
As the Colorado legislature debates gun reform, students say they’re tired of feeling afraid.
The average price of a Mile High City home just passed the half-million-dollar mark.
Here’s where to get the freshest bivalves on discount.
The beloved, bar-forward restaurant reopens on Tennyson Street with a revamped menu and new chef.
This Loveland-based company has created an all-natural deodorant using one of our favorite ingredients—whiskey.
The Colorado House of Representatives voted on Friday afternoon to expel Democratic Representative Steve Lebsock, who was facing 11 allegations of sexual harassment.
In an effort to protect the city’s unique character, Historic Denver is seeking preservation projects for its 2018 Action Fund.
The chef-owner muses on nose-to-tail plates and his next venture, Red Bear American Charcuterie.
The String Cheese Incident keyboardist, who turned 50 earlier this week, is releasing the album 50 with a string (sorry) of performances across the Front Range.
What it’s like to attend a live television taping in a little place called Aspen.
The two-month-old bar is run by the same team behind successful watering holes the Arvada Tavern and Union Lodge No.1.
This month, celebrate this popular medium by exploring Mo’Print events—from mixers to exhibits, workshops, and more.
A monthly review of openings, closings, and happenings in the Denver dining scene from 5280’s food team.
Mayor Michael Hancock admitted he sent “inappropriate” text messages after a police officer who had worked his security detail in 2012 accused him of sexual harassment.
Caroline Glover and Kelly Whitaker have been tapped to grow and cook Row 7 Seed Company’s first crops.
After 11 allegations of sexual misconduct against Steve Lebsock were deemed credible by an outside investigator, the Thornton representative faces expulsion from the Colorado legislature.
The Coffee Joint, a Lincoln Park-based cafe, will likely be the nation’s first business where it is legal to consume cannabis products.
On March 3, your love of local chili, beer, and spirits can help fund pediatric cancer research.
Off to the Buell Theater to catch the smash-hit musical? Stop by one of these spots for a pre- or post-show bite and a drink to celebrate.
Elevate your recovery process with spa services featuring cannabidiol products.
One Steamboat Springs company is bringing catered chalets—a high-end, European ski experience—to the Rockies.
Jon Hanover, founder of Roots Elementary in northeast Denver, will vacate his position as executive director at the end of the school year.
Comal chef Tim Bender is teaming up with guest chef Raymunda Carreon “Nena” for a one-of-a-kind meal on February 28.
Where to find a hot plate of gravy-drenched, cheese-curd-dotted Québécois fries this winter.
Using AI, these three Colorado groups are working to help improve life at home or in the work place.
A year after launching, the U.S. Center for Safesport looks to expand its work.
The grueling endurance sport—a combination of skiing and mountaineering—continues to grow in Colorado and around the country.
Runners, skiers, and paddlers rejoice: these outfitters offer more than just equipment.
For budget travelers, the purple coach bus is a relaxing, reliable, and adventurous transportation option. Trust me—I tried it.
The trio of Denver art institutions undergoing an update includes the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, which reopens this month.
Keep your internal clock on schedule with this slumber-boosting candle, blanket, soundtrack, and more.
Take refuge in Hedge Row’s wood-fired bistro fare—and superior brunch—in the heart of Cherry Creek.
One of the country’s few Trappist monasteries is tucked into the hills outside of Snowmass. There, a boundary-pushing monk named Father Thomas Keating helped St. Benedict’s find its spiritual center and establish one of the world’s longest-running interfaith conversations.
We looked back on the past 100 years of music in the Centennial State to identify our most memorable songs by decade.
It loses just one second every 300 million years.
Shirk your workaday duties at this elegant jewel box of a restaurant, which serves its festive Spanish- and Portugese-inspired sips, snacks, and small plates starting at 11 a.m. daily.
Send less to landfills and support local companies with these environmentally conscious kitchen items.
Put down that beer list and pick up one of Denver’s splendid sake menus instead.
Twenty-two things you don’t know—but should!—about the Mile High City’s rockin’ music scene.
Chances are, if you’ve skied Breckenridge, Winter Park, or almost any other major resort in the world, artist Jim Niehues has helped you navigate your way down the mountain.
One of the nation’s fastest-growing universities is also among its most conservative. How a small Christian school in Lakewood has managed to thrive amid the blue political tide sweeping the West—and why it wants to shape the way you live your life.
Where to find the best foods inspired by countries south of the border—without leaving Colorado.
Whether you’re seeing a band on South Broadway or tubing near Winter Park, there’s always a tasty bite nearby.
Dough-wrapped foods are delicious. Here’s a short list of exceptional local versions.
Think you know all the quintessential spots? Not so fast.
Spend a day strolling and stuffing yourself at the best old-school spots in LoHi.
The hottest openings from May to December 2017.
The venue, opening February 24, pulls triple-duty: It’s a cider house, a production facility, and a restaurant from chef Daniel Asher.
A letter from the editor of our March 2018 issue.
Colorado’s original and most-awarded winery offers an unusually diverse selection of vinos.
A (mostly) new home for the beloved museum opens in Denver’s Golden Triangle Creative District.
These are the can’t-miss reservations to make for Denver Restaurant Week, which kicks off on Friday, February 23.
Kelly Jeun and Eduardo Valle Lobo join the award-winning Boulder restaurant after cooking in London, Madrid, New York City, and, most importantly, Friuli Venezia-Giulia.
The National Geographic photographer turned documentary film director returns to BIFF with a film about accomplished athletes who are performing entirely on a plant-based diet.
This mountain town is rich in history, big on adventure, and appealingly rough around the edges.
The popular ride-sharing service is introducing Uber Express Pool this week in Denver, hoping to lower rates and expedite carpool trips.
The extreme skier who helped launch women’s-only camps is offering three upcoming Colorado workshops for gals and guys.
Paul C. Reilly of Beast & Bottle and Coperta joins food writer Amanda M. Faison to discuss a pressing issue—and how you can be part of the solution.
The acclaimed New Orleans chef will open Safta in the Source Hotel this summer.
Katelyn Stetler, the design mind behind Denver-based lifestyle brand Artifact Uprising, translates today’s art display trends into totally doable ideas for your favorite photos.
More than 40 local artists and writers will honor the worldwide Women’s Marches with three art exhibitions in Colorado.
First-timers and repeats made it onto 2018’s coveted list.
After winning gold in the giant slalom race on Wednesday, Mikaela Shiffrin fell short in the slalom—her signature event and a race she was widely expected to win.
Feeling inspired by Team USA? These local spots offer intro lessons for adults in several Olympic sports.
The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar this month.
Summit County’s new brewery is worthy of a special trip.
Brian Niccol, a former Taco Bell executive, takes control of the Denver-born chain on March 5.
Collaboration Beer Festival is asking beer enthusiasts to help craft their first-ever People’s Beer.
Bill Miner is expanding his Colorado charcuterie business threefold.
Shred the mountain without shredding your wallet at these low-key resorts.
According to a report issued this week, Colorado already ranks 45th in the nation for SNAP enrollment. Now, President Trump’s proposed budget threatens to cut benefits and affect enrollment even more.
There’s no milk, and no food. Enthusiasts can sip single-origin and blended artisan coffees prepared through one of five extraction methods at this North Boulder spot.
Let your worries float away with one of the wellness industry’s latest trends, a phenomenon that has brought 10 float businesses to Denver.
New executive chef Nicolas Lebas revamps the Northern Italian menu at this 20-year-old Denver stalwart.
This new small-batch producer in Aurora is poised to shake up the local hard cider scene.
Red Gerard and Mikaela Shiffrin have both earned gold medals for Team USA. Here’s a look at how the rest of Colorado’s Olympians are performing.
The Denver organization has a yearlong curatorial residency at a local studio, and its first show, Sad Magic, opens this month.
How would an Amazon headquarters affect Denver’s already bursting-at-the-seams housing market? We asked local real estate expert Kerron Stokes for his take.
Because nothing says “I love you” like a flower-infused craft beer.
Two well-known places to play—Movement Climbing + Fitness and the Rayback Collective—come together to fill a 50,000-square-foot space with climbing, yoga, coffee, beer, and more.
So here’s how to have an un-romantic time this Valentine’s Day.
In advance of their annual Chinese New Year celebration on Friday night, we spoke with the executive director of the Nathan Yip Foundation about what to expect from the Year of the Dog.
Delicious new items are on the docket courtesy of chefs Thach Tran and Nadine Donovan. Here’s a look at the food you’re sure to love.
New legislation that passed a committee vote on Tuesday addresses the painful choice between caregiving and a paycheck.
Steamboat Springs’ remarkable Olympic legacy began with the arrival of “the Flying Norseman” and the local ski hill that he established.
Hint: It’s not Denver.
Seek out this roadside cookhouse in Grant for a dose of Colorado comfort food.
Nearly 20 years after a car accident left him blind, Ted Tahquechi has transformed his life and career with his family’s help.
In advance of their EP release show on February 9, the Velveteers talk about the local venues that helped launch their career.
On Wednesday, February 7, Chipotle will donate half of the cost of your purchase to Project Angel Heart, a local nonprofit that helps feed thousands of Coloradans with life-threatening illnesses.
Colter and Maryn Heap started Kids’ Kritics to help young diners navigate dining menus around town, and in the process, they’ve found new foods that they enjoy.
This Boulder-based company makes health- and eco-conscious meals for every kind of adventurer.
Carrie Casey’s vegan and gluten-free ice creams mean we can all scream for ice cream.
The restaurateur who gave Denver the axe-adorned Mario’s Double Daughter’s Salotto and chainsaw-studded Beatrice & Woodsley lightens things up at his new, Caribbean-themed gathering spot in the heart of Cap Hill.
Valentine’s Day at Coperta means an intimate ”Cocktails for Two“ class taught by master mixologist Jon Feuersanger.
We spoke to folks from a few of Denver’s Boston- and Philadelphia-centric bars about supporting their favorite teams far beyond their city limits.
From three significant local film festivals to Academy Awards screenings and more, here is your complete guide to the month’s best cinema events.
Deviled snails, pork and oyster sausages, and craveable veggies are on the menu at RiNo’s newest Southern spot.
Teslyne challenges popular ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft by offering luxurious, economical, and eco-friendly rides in Tesla automobiles throughout (and only in!) the Centennial State.
Readers’ Choice voting for 5280‘s Top of the Town 2018 is open now. Don’t miss your chance to cast a ballot for all the very best things in Denver.
The Post Brewing Company becomes the second Boulder County restaurant to appear on DDD this year.
Even though the Nuggets are every basketball nerd’s favorite up-and-coming team, the Mile High City doesn’t seem to appreciate the young squad’s promise.
Works by painter Cleon Peterson, a mentee of street artist legend Shepard Fairey, will be shown in a museum for the first time, alongside two other powerful exhibits.
A monthly review of openings, closings, and happenings in the Denver dining scene from 5280’s food team.
This Napa-style winery’s romantic, riverside setting and lovingly crafted wines make it a heartfelt choice for Valentine’s Day outings and gifts.
On February 1, executive chef Chris Starkus kicks off the collaborative series with Portland, Oregon, chef Stacey Givens.
Cross-country skiing is an enjoyable and easy-to-learn sport. Here are eight tips to get you started.
Telluride Ski Resort will be part of the Epic Pass starting next year, joining five other Colorado resorts and strengthening Vail Resorts’ grip on the ski industry.
The Centennial State will be the highest-represented state in the country this year in PyeongChang. Is anyone surprised?
The metro area market has been making news for years with its remarkable post-Great Recession rebound. Will the trend continue in 2018?
Visit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science to learn how modern technology is unwrapping the secrets, both ancient and modern, of two Egyptian mummies.
Ace Eat Serve’s executive chef talks hand-pulled noodles, Ace of Base, and hot mayonnaise.
Take a jaunt along the Colorado Spirits Trail, and learn how tax changes could help to create more local distilleries in the future.
What’s playing out in your glass right now.
Amari and aperitivi are inspiring Coloradans to drink like the Italians do.
Drinking Colorado whiskey is easy. Deciphering the jargon written on the bottle? Not so much. Here’s what you need to know to ensure you’re buying the best of what’s truly local.
The Colorado bottles that belong in your liquor cabinet, chosen by a few of our favorite local barkeeps.
We sifted through the state’s 90-some distilleries—and nearly as many tours—to find the most interesting, original, and just plain enjoyable spots to visit.
Stephanie and Felicia Ohnmacht talk about how they transformed their family’s Burlington farm into Whiskey Sisters Supply, a boutique grain source for producers such as Distillery 291, A. D. Laws Whiskey House, and Ironton Distillery and Crafthouse.