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Newman Center

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2012

    Q&A: Ben Vereen is still steppin' out

    ​Ben Vereen, who was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame earlier this week, will be at the Newman Center at 7:30 p.m tonight in a benefit for Rocky Mountain PBS. The show, titled "Steppin' Out With Ben Vereen," features the Tony Award winner and Broadway legend paying tribute to the music o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2011

    David Krakauer on the origins and the name of Abraham Inc.

    Jon Wasserman​While some people might look askance at a klezmer-funk-hip-hop collaboration, world-renowned klezmer clarinetist David Krakauer sees the combination as completely logical. "Funk is the root of hip-hop," he explains, "so you're taking two traditional musics with hip-hop as the com ... More >>

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    November 10, 2011

    Funk It Up

    Jon Wasserman​While some people might look askance at a klezmer-funk-hip-hop collaboration, world-renowned klezmer clarinetist David Krakauer sees the combination as completely logical. "Funk is the root of hip-hop," he explains, "so you're taking two traditional musics with hip-hop as the com ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2011

    No Halloween costume ideas? Denver Center Theater Company has you covered -- until 5 p.m.

    Kelsey WhippleA (pretty rad) costume from Tantalus.​The most unpopular costume left at the Denver Center Theatre Company's pre-Halloween sale is a coat from a production of Black Elk Speaks. Around twenty of them line the first of about eight long racks remaining at the Newman Center tor Theat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2011

    Jonathan Franzen from last night: His ten best quotes on writing, divorce and Michael Jackson

    Jonathan Franzen is a great American novelist in large part because he has written a great American novel -- two, in fact. Last night's Pen & Podium lecture at the Newman Center found the charming and occasionally awkward author of Freedom touching on bird watching (an enthusiastic hobby), The Moody ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

    ​Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In September, Beirut hits the Fillmore and Lindsay Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac is slated for a date at DU's Gates Concert Hall, followed by Chromeo, who's due back in Denver in October for a return date at the Ogden after a stellar set at th ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 21, 2011

    Pop Composition

    ​Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In September, Beirut hits the Fillmore and Lindsay Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac is slated for a date at DU's Gates Concert Hall, followed by Chromeo, who's due back in Denver in October for a return date at the Ogden after a stellar set at th ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 10, 2011

    Gray Areas

    ​Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In September, Beirut hits the Fillmore and Lindsay Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac is slated for a date at DU's Gates Concert Hall, followed by Chromeo, who's due back in Denver in October for a return date at the Ogden after a stellar set at th ... More >>

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    February 3, 2011

    Fast and Furious

    ​Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In September, Beirut hits the Fillmore and Lindsay Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac is slated for a date at DU's Gates Concert Hall, followed by Chromeo, who's due back in Denver in October for a return date at the Ogden after a stellar set at th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2011

    Eliot Fisk on collaborating with Bill Frisell and improvisation

    ​Although classical guitarist Eliot Fisk and jazz guitarist Bill Frisell have known each other since they first met in Germany nearly 25 years ago, they've never performed together -- until now. Both are due for solo set tonight, January 20 at DU's Newman Center, where they'll join forces for ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 20, 2011

    Making Beautiful Music...Together

    ​Although classical guitarist Eliot Fisk and jazz guitarist Bill Frisell have known each other since they first met in Germany nearly 25 years ago, they've never performed together -- until now. Both are due for solo set tonight, January 20 at DU's Newman Center, where they'll join forces for ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 7, 2010

    Driven By Distraction

    ​Although classical guitarist Eliot Fisk and jazz guitarist Bill Frisell have known each other since they first met in Germany nearly 25 years ago, they've never performed together -- until now. Both are due for solo set tonight, January 20 at DU's Newman Center, where they'll join forces for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2010

    Tom Tancredo missing 2 gubernatorial forums, but organizers say they didn't exclude him

    Tom Tancredo.​Tom Tancredo won't be at today's Colorado Election 2010 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at the University of Denver -- he had a scheduling conflict from the start. Nor will he be at a second forum, Putting Kids First, on Thursday. But the organizers of this second event say Tancred ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 20, 2010

    Bach to the Future

    Tom Tancredo.​Tom Tancredo won't be at today's Colorado Election 2010 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at the University of Denver -- he had a scheduling conflict from the start. Nor will he be at a second forum, Putting Kids First, on Thursday. But the organizers of this second event say Tancred ... More >>

  • Music

    February 18, 2010

    With its Mile High Voltage Festival, the Newman Center makes classical music more accessible to the masses

    Tom Tancredo.​Tom Tancredo won't be at today's Colorado Election 2010 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at the University of Denver -- he had a scheduling conflict from the start. Nor will he be at a second forum, Putting Kids First, on Thursday. But the organizers of this second event say Tancred ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 5, 2009

    World Party

    Tom Tancredo.​Tom Tancredo won't be at today's Colorado Election 2010 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at the University of Denver -- he had a scheduling conflict from the start. Nor will he be at a second forum, Putting Kids First, on Thursday. But the organizers of this second event say Tancred ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 29, 2009

    Kosher Culture

    Tom Tancredo.​Tom Tancredo won't be at today's Colorado Election 2010 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at the University of Denver -- he had a scheduling conflict from the start. Nor will he be at a second forum, Putting Kids First, on Thursday. But the organizers of this second event say Tancred ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 17, 2009

    Bolero Ties

    A new series investigates sustainability and environmental issues.

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    February 26, 2009

    Weather Report

    The times they are a-changin’ at the Newman Center.

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    December 4, 2008

    Musical Medicine

    Light From the Desert is a harmonic bid for peace.

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    October 23, 2008

    Funny Girl

    Paula Poundstone stands up for KBDI-TV at the Newman Center.

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    September 25, 2008

    Reign Dance

    Robert Moses brings an ecological performance to two cities.

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2008

    Inside the first Denver taping of The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

    Robert Moses brings an ecological performance to two cities.

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2008

    Inside the first Denver taping of The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

    Robert Moses brings an ecological performance to two cities.

  • Calendar

    May 29, 2008

    Dance Dance Revolution

    Stand Up and DANCE! takes body language to a new level.

  • Calendar

    May 8, 2008

    Rik's Trip

    Rik Reppe takes listeners to New Orleans before and after Katrina.

  • Culture

    April 19, 2007

    Eight Painters & Sculptors at the University of Denver 1930-1965

    Some of Denver’s most important modern artists finally get their due.

  • Calendar

    December 21, 2006

    Nutcracker Nemesis

    Granny's got the true holiday spirit.

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    September 22, 2005

    Day-by-Day Picks

    From the week of September 22, 2005

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    May 5, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    From the week of September 22, 2005

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    March 3, 2005

    Jazz Rejuvenation

    The Mingus Big Band follows in the legend's footsteps.

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    December 2, 2004

    The Sounds of Solstice

    A Winter's Night warms the Newman Center

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    September 30, 2004

    East Meets West

    Tan Dun's Passion merges cultures

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    May 20, 2004

    Dry Wit

    Leo Kottke keeps on pluckin'

  • News

    May 20, 2004

    Follow That Story

    A Zooting Success

  • Calendar

    April 15, 2004

    Fresh Ear

    Terry Gross brings a breath of Fresh Air to Denver.

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    March 4, 2004

    With Strings Attached

    Violin virtuoso Joshua Bell heats up Colorado’s winter.

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    February 26, 2004

    Electric Company

    Les Ballet Jazz brings the heat

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    January 15, 2004

    Living a Legacy

    The Duke Ellington Orchestra comes to town

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    September 11, 2003

    Homage to Heroes

    Touching tribute launches new arts center

  • Calendar

    June 5, 2003

    It's a Breeze

    DPL unleashes a summer reading bug

  • Culture

    May 22, 2003

    Backstage Pass

    First Night goes behind the scenes to search for theater's meaning.

  • Calendar

    March 27, 2003

    Best New Arts Building

    Newman Center for the Performing Arts

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