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Go for the Gold: Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Weekend

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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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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.

The Real McCoy’s: A Rapper, a Folk Singer and a Producer Walk Into a Diner…

The Real McCoy’s: A Rapper, a Folk Singer and a Producer Walk Into a Diner…

By Cleo MirzaMay 11, 2021

Time and Maudlin Magpie discuss their collab with A Thousand Vows, a concept album based on McCoy’s Family Restaurant.

Rezlo Tackles Heartbreak and Healing on <i>Young and in Love</i>

Rezlo Tackles Heartbreak and Healing on Young and in Love

By Cleo MirzaMay 4, 2021

Denver-based pop and R&B artist Rezlo talks about his upcoming debut album, Young and in Love.

Welcome to Picasso Gvng University

By Cleo MirzaApril 27, 2021

Denver rapper DNA Picasso talks about his latest album, Picasso Gvng University, a collaboration with his new record label, Picasso Gvng.

Drag Superstar Yvie Oddly Is One “Sick Bitch”

Drag Superstar Yvie Oddly Is One “Sick Bitch”

By Cleo MirzaApril 6, 2021

Denver native and international drag superstar Yvie Oddly talks hip-hop, recording music videos in a pandemic, and being a sick bitch.

Meet the Mystery Trio Behind Denver Nerdcore Band Secret Dog

Meet the Mystery Trio Behind Denver Nerdcore Band Secret Dog

By Cleo MirzaFebruary 5, 2021

An Hobbes, Aethernaut, and Felix Fast4Ward discuss their nerdcore project Secret Dog and its debut album, Thumb. Middle. Ring.

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Are Wonderbound Shows Worth Attending During the Pandemic?

Are Wonderbound Shows Worth Attending During the Pandemic?

By Cleo MirzaJanuary 29, 2021

We attended a socially distanced performance of Wonderbound’s Winterland: A Discotheque Cabaret to find out.

Rapper Trading Cards Are Coming to Denver

Rapper Trading Cards Are Coming to Denver

By Cleo MirzaDecember 22, 2020

Nate Avis, creator of the blog Jiggy Hip-Hop, talks about his latest creation, a line of trading cards starring Denver rappers.

There’s Nothing Artificial About the Sentiment Behind These Christmas Trees

There’s Nothing Artificial About the Sentiment Behind These Christmas Trees

By Cleo MirzaDecember 22, 2020

Matt Bliss builds on his grandfather’s legacy with Modern Christmas Trees.

Barbershop Uncut Spotlights Denver’s Underrated Rap Scene

By Cleo MirzaDecember 8, 2020

Denver hip-hop has a new home at a barbershop.

Alasadir, the Child of Deaf Parents, Is Rising in Denver Hip-Hop

Alasadir, the Child of Deaf Parents, Is Rising in Denver Hip-Hop

By Cleo MirzaNovember 23, 2020

Latino and Native American rapper Alasadir releases “Fed Up!” on Halloween.

Saint Joe Memorializes Almighty Ravnous on <i>Penmanship</i>

Saint Joe Memorializes Almighty Ravnous on Penmanship

By Cleo MirzaNovember 17, 2020

Denver rapper Saint Joe discusses his new album Penmanship, dedicated to his late cousin Almighty Ravnous.

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Behind the Scenes of Wonderbound’s Phish Collaboration

Behind the Scenes of Wonderbound’s Phish Collaboration

By Cleo MirzaNovember 6, 2020

Ballet Master and Associate Choreographer Sarah Tallman discusses “Julius,” a short film she choreographed to the music of Phish.

Denver Rapper At’Eaze Blends Hip-Hop and Spirituality

Denver Rapper At’Eaze Blends Hip-Hop and Spirituality

By Cleo MirzaNovember 5, 2020

Denver native and rapper At’Eaze talks about being a Christian and a rapper, but not a Christian rapper.

esSense Productions Amplifies BIPOC Voices Through Center Stage Series

esSense Productions Amplifies BIPOC Voices Through Center Stage Series

By Cleo MirzaSeptember 29, 2020

Star Ilalaole and Nick Young, founders of the new Denver production company esSense Productions, talk about their first project.

Gasoline Lollipops Skewer Trump on <i>All the Misery Money Can Buy</i>

Gasoline Lollipops Skewer Trump on All the Misery Money Can Buy

By Cleo MirzaSeptember 9, 2020

Clay Rose of Gasoline Lollipops discusses the band’s fifth album.

Best CBD Treats and Supplements for Pets

Best CBD Treats and Supplements for Pets

By Cleo MirzaJuly 28, 2020

You might be tempted to try some of these for yourself.

Wonderbound Shorts Brings Contemporary Dance to Your Home

Wonderbound Shorts Brings Contemporary Dance to Your Home

By Cleo MirzaJuly 28, 2020

Denver dance company Wonderbound has released over 100 dance videos during quarantine.

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New Cottage Arts Installation Aims to Uplift Community

New Cottage Arts Installation Aims to Uplift Community

By Cleo MirzaJuly 21, 2020

New Cottage Arts owner Victor Ngo-Smith and artist Mari Munet discuss the process of making their new public art installation.

Felony Misdemeanor Brings Black Diamonds to a “Stale” Drag Scene

By Cleo MirzaJune 16, 2020

Denver drag icon Felony Misdemeanor talks racism in Denver drag and how her new show Black Diamonds works to diversify the scene.

Study: 27 Percent of CBD Products Would Fail Legal Weed’s Dosage Testing

By Cleo MirzaJune 15, 2020

The hemp-derived CBD industry would have a hard time dealing with legal marijuana regulations, according to a new study on CBD products available across the country.

Ten Ways to Celebrate Pride in Denver

Ten Ways to Celebrate Pride in Denver

By Cleo MirzaJune 12, 2020

Pride’s mostly gone digital in 2020.

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