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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver This Week

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Cleo Mirza

Cleo Mirza is a real-life Daria Morgendorffer who worships at the altar of Missy Elliott. She left the East Coast to live vicariously through Colorado’s drag performers, and only returns for the pizza. Cleo has been a contributing writer for Westword since 2019, covering music, arts and cannabis. She loves white wine, medical marijuana, and her possessed Chihuahua, Rudy.

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Black Pride Colorado Co-Founders Reflect on Its Inaugural Year

By Cleo MirzaDecember 30, 2021

Trials and triumphs.

Mike Tyson Talks Cannabis, Psychedelics and Lunch

By Cleo MirzaDecember 24, 2021

We talked with Iron Mike about cannabis, vegan food and how Tupac’s death propelled him into the world of cannabis.

Bride and Joy: Guillermo Pharis Brings His Bridal Fashions to Denver

By Cleo MirzaDecember 7, 2021

Fashion designer Guillermo Pharis discusses his winding road to success ahead of his upcoming Holiday Couture Fashion Show.

JLoryn Finds Her Footing as a Solo Artist

By Cleo MirzaNovember 23, 2021

JLoryn has been compared to Aaliyah and Jhené Aiko.

From Military Man to Pageant King: A Conversation With Zeus Devereaux

By Cleo MirzaNovember 11, 2021

Zeus Devereaux on moving from the military to drag and pageantry.

Wellington Bullings Ignites a Spark With New Single “Flame”

By Cleo MirzaNovember 9, 2021

The song and video are out now.

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Mike Tyson Reenters the Cannabis Industry With Tyson 2.0

Mike Tyson Reenters the Cannabis Industry With Tyson 2.0

By Cleo MirzaNovember 4, 2021

Iron Mike’s latest weed venture is coming to Colorado.

Tha LostBoy Finds Himself on Debut Album The Renaissance Man

By Cleo MirzaOctober 27, 2021

The Denver-based rapper is a multi-faceted artist

New Album <i>Tlaxihuiqui</i> Takes Listeners Beyond Prison Walls

New Album Tlaxihuiqui Takes Listeners Beyond Prison Walls

By Cleo MirzaOctober 4, 2021

The new album was recorded by inmates at the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility.

On Guard:  A Meazy Just Released His Best Album Yet, <i>Protect Your Energy</i>

On Guard: A Meazy Just Released His Best Album Yet, Protect Your Energy

By Cleo MirzaSeptember 22, 2021

After a hiatus from performing, Denver rapper A Meazy is back with a new album.

Join the Club: Denver Elks Lodge 17 Is a Different Kind of Animal

Join the Club: Denver Elks Lodge 17 Is a Different Kind of Animal

By Cleo MirzaSeptember 15, 2021

The Colorado Elks Association will adopt the Denver diversity statement this month.

Meet Denver Hip-Hop’s Pint-Sized Princess, Seven-Year-Old London Monroe

By Cleo MirzaSeptember 1, 2021

Seven-year-old rapper London Monroe just released her first single “Fleek,” with help from her dad, rapper M6.

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YUGS Embraces Nostalgia on His Second Album

YUGS Embraces Nostalgia on His Second Album

By Cleo MirzaAugust 26, 2021

Denver born and raised Yoni Gottlieb, aka YUGS, chats about his new album, Nostalgia Ascending, and his upcoming Underground Music Showcase debut.

Black Prez Reintroduces Himself With BERLA

By Cleo MirzaAugust 13, 2021

Aurora-raised, Berlin-based rapper Black Prez prepares to reintroduce himself with his fourth album, BERLA.

Ten of the Best Denver Rappers

By Cleo MirzaAugust 10, 2021

From fresh faces to seasoned pros, here are ten of the best individual hip-hop artists in the city.

A Perfect Storm: Trayce Chapman Revisits Contraband

By Cleo MirzaJuly 20, 2021

A storm’s coming. Can you weather it?

Decoded Pride: An Anti-Capitalist Anthology for Queer Nerds

By Cleo MirzaJune 23, 2021

Decoded Pride offers a story a day through June.

<i>Colorado Drag Excellence</i> Is Your Ticket to Pride!

Colorado Drag Excellence Is Your Ticket to Pride!

By Cleo MirzaJune 22, 2021

Jessica L’Whor followed performers from drag to riches…

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Native Station Rocks the Stage Again

By Cleo MirzaJune 3, 2021

Native Station band members Blair and Greg chat about the origins of their band, performing live again, and being people of color in rock.

Resrface Rises After Leukemia Diagnosis

By Cleo MirzaMay 28, 2021

Denver rapper Resrface talks about his latest album, Virginia Place, which was in part inspired by his battle with leukemia.

Midas Still Has the Golden Touch

Midas Still Has the Golden Touch

By Cleo MirzaMay 19, 2021

Denver rap veteran Midas talks about his new singles, open heart surgery, creating a clothing line, and starting a podcast.

Baha $lim Brings West Coast Flavor to Denver Rap

By Cleo MirzaMay 17, 2021

Denver-based rapper and producer Baha $lim talks growing up in L.A., existential realizations, and his new album Baby Godz.

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