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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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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Old Man Saxon Goes Vintage on “Oh, You Ain’t Know?”

By Cleo MirzaJune 8, 2020

Former Rhythm + Flow contestant and Denver rapper Old Man Saxon released a music video for “Oh, You Ain’t Know?”

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What CBD Products Sell During a Pandemic?

What CBD Products Sell During a Pandemic?

By Cleo MirzaJune 6, 2020

CBD retailers told us how people are using CBD in quarantine.

Where Will the CBD Industry Land After COVID-19?

Where Will the CBD Industry Land After COVID-19?

By Cleo MirzaMay 30, 2020

“It has certainly slowed things down.”

Rev. da IV Brings Chicago Style to Colorado’s Rap Scene

By Cleo MirzaMay 26, 2020

Greeley-based rapper Rev. da IV is dropping his debut EP, Oh YAWP!

Hear It: <i>Tough Love</i> Is StoneyBertz’s First EP After Quitting Booze

Hear It: Tough Love Is StoneyBertz’s First EP After Quitting Booze

By Cleo MirzaApril 6, 2020

Denver-based MC StoneyBertz’s EP Tough Love is the rapper’s debut from sobriety.

Big Gigantic Wants You to Free Your Mind at Rowdytown IX

By Cleo MirzaMarch 11, 2020

Fusing EDM and jazz has turned Big Gigantic into Red Rocks royalty.

Down Time and Tennis Are a Match Made in Indie Heaven

By Cleo MirzaMarch 4, 2020

Alyssa Maunders of Denver band Down Time talks about her musical influences, working with Tennis, and Down Time’s debut album.

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Alpine Hemp Company Targets a New Demographic of Hemp Fans

Alpine Hemp Company Targets a New Demographic of Hemp Fans

By Cleo MirzaMarch 2, 2020

Founder Bryan DeHaven captures the Colorado spirit.

Thomas “Detour” Evans Wants You to <i>Be the Artist</i>

Thomas “Detour” Evans Wants You to Be the Artist

By Cleo MirzaFebruary 21, 2020

Denver artist Thomas “Detour” Evans talks about his new book, Be The Artist: The Interactive Guide to a Lasting Art Career.

Colorado-Based Illegal Burger Becomes First CBD Restaurant Franchise

By Cleo MirzaFebruary 19, 2020

“After seeing the benefits helping my son here, we wanted to share it with the world.”

A Valentine’s Day Labor of Love and Loss from IMJLS

A Valentine’s Day Labor of Love and Loss from IMJLS

By Cleo MirzaFebruary 14, 2020

Denver hip-hop artist IMJLS talks love, loss, and his Valentine’s Day project, What Did They Do To You?, produced by Livid Color.

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