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Denver School of the Arts

  • Music

    May 17, 2012

    Josh Quinlan Quintet

    Mountain Time Standards
    Dazzle Recordings

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    Tonight: Colorado champ Sam Opoku to vie in Poetry Out Loud national finals

    Thornton High School senior Samuel Opoku, a two-time Colorado Poetry Out Loud champion, has made it to the final round in Washington, D.C. -- again -- and will be aiming for bardic glory as the national recitation contest concludes tonight. And not just glory. The winner of the event, sponsored by ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    Ten things to do for $10 this weekend, May 4-6, 2012

    From Cinco de Mayo celebrations to the First Friday art walk, Denver has plenty of stuff going on this weekend that won't totally demolish your savings. Whether you fancy mariachi music, watching a chihuahua race or meeting a grunge legend in-person, we've got it all here for less than ten bones. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    First Lady of Denver announces eight finalists in Bringing Back the Arts competition

    Several prominent artists and musicians are Denver natives -- Philip Bailey from Earth Wind and Fire went to East. Isaac Slade and Joe King of the Fray were schoolmates at Faith Christian Academy. Denver's First Lady Mary Louise Lee is aiming to continue Denver's notable legacy with "Bringing Back t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    Denver Public Schools's graduation rate climbs while dropout rate stays the same

    Denver's graduation rate is on the rise. Statistics released today show that 56.1 percent of seniors graduated "on time" in the spring of 2011, as opposed to 51.8 percent in 2010. "On time" means they graduated four years after entering high school as freshmen. Meanwhile, the dropout rate stayed th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2011

    Black Actors Guild does the most with Doin' the Most

    ​The Black Actors Guild was originally founded by five juniors at the Denver School of the Arts who were frustrated with the available material and also by the stereotype of the black actor, according Ryan Soo, the guild's director of operations. "A lot didn't apply to them, and a lot that did ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2011

    Bop Skizzum's new singer Julie Almeria making her debut tonight at Cervantes' with Fishbone

    Meet Julie Almeria, the new voice of Bop Skizzum​Bop Skizzum has finally named its new lead singer, and she's making her live debut tonight at Cervantes' when the band shares a bill with the legends of Fishbone. Last month we confirmed that the group had indeed found a replacement for the then ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2011

    A Colorado Symphony Orchestra violinist founds EarWarp, a chamber music group performing tonight

    The three performers of EarWarp's show tonight. ​"I like the idea that music is somewhat ear-bending or mind-bending," says Erik Peterson, a Colorado Symphony Orchestra violinist who founded the chamber music group EarWarp. He'll be taking the stage at the Concert Hall at the Denver School of ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 14, 2011

    Knock, Knock

    The three performers of EarWarp's show tonight. ​"I like the idea that music is somewhat ear-bending or mind-bending," says Erik Peterson, a Colorado Symphony Orchestra violinist who founded the chamber music group EarWarp. He'll be taking the stage at the Concert Hall at the Denver School of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2011

    American Idol's Top 13 finalists revealed, Julie Zorrilla among those eliminated

    ​Well, we've now officially lost our incentive to watch this season of American Idol -- not to mention our faith in America. See the smiling faces in picture right there? That's Idol's Top 13, as revealed last night. Notice one that's missing? One belonging to a certain bewitching Colombia bor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2011

    Students burn bright, fly right in Poetry Out Loud contest

    David Mason announces the winner, Samuel Opoku (third from left).​Memorizing and reciting great verse kept the epics of the ancient world alive. It helped former hostage Terry Anderson survive years of dismal captivity -- and countless closet poets from losing their sanity in a tin-ear world. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2011

    Julie Zorrilla in American Idol Top 24

    ​Evidently, Julie Zorrilla not only has a lock on cute dresses and shoes, but she now holds the distinction of being one of only twelve girls in the the American Idol Top 24. When we last checked in with Zorrilla, she sailed through Hollywood week with her take on "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2011

    Photos: Mondo Guerra's fancy Goodwill clothing swap and fashion show

    ​Last night, Project Runway contestant and Denver's current fashion star Mondo Guerra was at the Infinity Park Event Center for a clothing recycling bonanza known as the Good Exchange Fashion Show and Clothing Swap in Glendale. There was a fashion show featuring Goodwill clothing -- repurpos ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 10, 2011

    Bodies Electric

    ​Last night, Project Runway contestant and Denver's current fashion star Mondo Guerra was at the Infinity Park Event Center for a clothing recycling bonanza known as the Good Exchange Fashion Show and Clothing Swap in Glendale. There was a fashion show featuring Goodwill clothing -- repurpos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2011

    Julie Zorrilia: American Idol? JLO seems to think she could be the next winner. So do we.

    Okay, so now that you've had the chance to see her audition, is Julie Zorrilla the next American Idol? JLO suspects so. And we completely co-sign that. Aside from having the most impressive shoes of the competition, JZO wowed JLO and company by pretty much blowing everyone else away with a sultry ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2011

    Amerian Idol, Julie Zorrilla: another homegrown hopeful from Colorado

    ​Look out, Denver. Apparently, we have another American Idol contestant in our midst. And this one fits the title of American Idol better than anybody we've seen thus far. This is the second year in a row that we've had two ladies in the contest hailing from Colorado. You've already seen Emma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2011

    Tonight: Chamber music a go-go with CSO violinist Erik Peterson and friends

    Erik Peterson​The beauty of chamber music is in its intimacy and immediacy; you can't help, as an audience member, being caught up in the interplay and, even better, the moment. And at tonight's Chamber Music Series Concert at the Denver School of the Arts, which raises funds for the DSA Orche ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2010

    Dendiggityopolis: Westword parents make their kids draw superheroes

    Superman, reinterpreted.​Superman provides the basic template: publicly mild-mannered and lame, but secretly able to jump tall buildings and dominate everything. The potential for variations on that superhero theme is basically endless -- and particularly so coming from kids, whose superheroes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2010

    Angie Zapata: Local filmmaker capturing life of transgender teen in doc Photos of Angie

    Angie Zapata.​ Photos of Angie, a documentary about the life and death of transgender Greeley teen Angie Zapata, is one step closer to being finished. Alan Dominguez of Loco Lane Films has now added a score performed by Denver School of the Arts grad Mackenzie Gault of the Flobots. Check out t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Kenny McKinley death could lead to teen suicide attempts, says head of DPS prevention program

    Kenny McKinley.​Broncos receiver Kenny McKinley was laid to rest yesterday (fortunately with no reported protests from members of Westboro Baptist Church) on the same day that Denver Public Schools publicly introduced its Signs of Suicide curriculum. The later event had been planned long befor ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 5, 2010

    FEMININE ZODIAC

    Kenny McKinley.​Broncos receiver Kenny McKinley was laid to rest yesterday (fortunately with no reported protests from members of Westboro Baptist Church) on the same day that Denver Public Schools publicly introduced its Signs of Suicide curriculum. The later event had been planned long befor ... More >>

  • News

    April 1, 2010

    A few of our favorite things

    We love the people who love Denver; here are few of their personal bests.

  • Calendar

    November 12, 2009

    Violins in the Streets

    We love the people who love Denver; here are few of their personal bests.

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2009

    Today's featured event: West African culture gets a real workout at the BaoBao Festival

    Nothing gets your blood pumping faster than a little African dancing and drumming. Doesn't matter if you're on the stage or in front of it. By the time the drums start talking and the dancers start whooping and leaping, you'll be ready to credit the Africans for inspiring the bulk of American cult ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 26, 2009

    Africa Dances

    Nothing gets your blood pumping faster than a little African dancing and drumming. Doesn't matter if you're on the stage or in front of it. By the time the drums start talking and the dancers start whooping and leaping, you'll be ready to credit the Africans for inspiring the bulk of American cult ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2008

    Local artists’ Boom truck has a blast during DNC

    Nothing gets your blood pumping faster than a little African dancing and drumming. Doesn't matter if you're on the stage or in front of it. By the time the drums start talking and the dancers start whooping and leaping, you'll be ready to credit the Africans for inspiring the bulk of American cult ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 26, 2007

    Jewels of the Highlands

    Nothing gets your blood pumping faster than a little African dancing and drumming. Doesn't matter if you're on the stage or in front of it. By the time the drums start talking and the dancers start whooping and leaping, you'll be ready to credit the Africans for inspiring the bulk of American cult ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2007

    Contestant #11: Alec Smith

    Nothing gets your blood pumping faster than a little African dancing and drumming. Doesn't matter if you're on the stage or in front of it. By the time the drums start talking and the dancers start whooping and leaping, you'll be ready to credit the Africans for inspiring the bulk of American cult ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2007

    Contestant #11: Alec Smith

    Nothing gets your blood pumping faster than a little African dancing and drumming. Doesn't matter if you're on the stage or in front of it. By the time the drums start talking and the dancers start whooping and leaping, you'll be ready to credit the Africans for inspiring the bulk of American cult ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 5, 2006

    Dream Weavers

    Louder Than Words brings nightmares and dreamscapes to the DSA.

  • Calendar

    May 18, 2006

    Immigration Blues

    Louder Than Words brings nightmares and dreamscapes to the DSA.

  • Calendar

    August 25, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Louder Than Words brings nightmares and dreamscapes to the DSA.

  • Calendar

    April 28, 2005

    The Daily Muse

    Newsical tunes in to local scoops.

  • Calendar

    February 3, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Newsical tunes in to local scoops.

  • News

    November 25, 2004

    Off Limits

    Cock of the walk

  • Calendar

    November 4, 2004

    Viva La Diversidad

    The Denver School of the Arts is all about community

  • Calendar

    September 23, 2004

    Mambo Italiano

    This festival dishes up an al fresco extravaganza

  • Music

    May 27, 2004

    John Hines and Colin Stranahan Quintet

    John Hines In the Pocket (Capri)
    Colin Stranahan Quintet Dreams Untold (Capri)

  • News

    January 29, 2004

    Off Limits

    Pussy galore

  • Culture

    June 6, 2002

    Drought Relief

    Chuck Parson's summer solo at Artyard is refreshing -- even if the city's fountains aren't.

  • Culture

    June 21, 2001

    Kids These Days

    This Is Our Youth connects the audience to disconnected kids.

  • News

    April 6, 2000

    Class Wars

    Northeast Denver's schools are running out of room.

  • News

    November 18, 1999

    Like So Much Drama

    It's a time of reckoning for the theater department at the Denver School of the Arts.

  • Calendar

    November 12, 1998

    Night & Day

    November 12 - 18, 1998

  • Calendar

    November 13, 1997

    Thrills for the week

    November 12 - 18, 1998

  • News

    February 6, 1997

    Letters

    November 12 - 18, 1998

  • Calendar

    November 29, 1995

    THRILLS

    November 12 - 18, 1998

  • Calendar

    May 17, 1995

    THRILLS

    November 12 - 18, 1998

  • Calendar

    November 16, 1994

    THRILLS

    November 12 - 18, 1998

  • Calendar

    April 27, 1994

    THRILLS

    November 12 - 18, 1998

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