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

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Julianna O'Clair

Julianna O'Clair

Julianna O’Clair is a passionate, multi-faceted journalist, writer, and musician. Her work has been featured in Denver Life Magazine, Out Front Magazine, The Recording Academy, and Westword.
Inspired by those who defy societal norms, she loves highlighting community movers and shakers-especially within the music industry.

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Five of Denver’s Best Open-Mic Nights

By Julianna O'ClairJanuary 17, 2024

From the Merc to the Roxy, you’ll always find top-notch talent.

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Jaime Wyatt Brings Queer Country to the Bluebird

By Julianna O'ClairJanuary 12, 2024

“I did time, yes; I was a heroin addict, yes. I had a lot of problems, and yes, I’m gay.”

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The Making of Denver Legends, the City’s Newest Hip-Hop Collective

By Julianna O'ClairJanuary 9, 2024

These six talented MCs learn, create and thrive together.

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Rockstar Music Hall Opens Inside Celebrity Lanes on NYE With Live Music and Bowling

By Julianna O'ClairDecember 29, 2023

Rockstar will be the Denver area’s Brooklyn Bowl, where live music and bowling converge for the ultimate entertainment experience.

Denver Rapper Schama Noel’s Track “Sugar Mom” Goes Viral

By Julianna O'ClairDecember 19, 2023

“I’ll make the most obnoxious song I can, and I’m sure something will happen.”

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Prismajic Opens Permanent Immersive Yeti Installation in Lakewood

By Julianna O'ClairDecember 12, 2023

“We help people find their magic.”

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K4CO Is Centennial’s Newest Radio Station

By Julianna O'ClairDecember 12, 2023

“We wanted to really create a station that preserves music.”

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Mean World Records Is Building Denver’s Music Scene, One Rock Album at a Time

By Julianna O'ClairNovember 29, 2023

“The idea is that everything kind of sucks, but if we’re building community and doing stuff together, it’s going to be fine.”

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Mariah Carey Brings Christmas Hits to Ball Arena in Pitch-Perfect Show: Review

By Julianna O'ClairNovember 22, 2023

She brought her daughter on stage to sing “Jesus Born on This Day” as a duet, but Mariah didn’t just perform Christmas hits.

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Candlelight Concert Series Illuminates Denver Venues

By Julianna O'ClairNovember 17, 2023

Enjoy a tribute to Fleetwood Mac or holiday songs surrounded by candlelit glow.

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Album Review: Denver Rapper Examines Historic Figures on Depressed Joy

By Julianna O'ClairNovember 15, 2023

“The whole thing is about surrendering and finding space, because we live in this society where we’re not encouraged to reflect. We’re not encouraged to make art.”

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Sofar Sounds Uplifting Denver Artists With Secret Concerts

By Julianna O'ClairNovember 14, 2023

“Artists want to be heard. They want to perform in front of people who are listening and hopefully, we create a space to help allow that to happen.”

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Doja Cat Paints Denver Red on Scarlet Tour: Five Takeaways From Ball Arena Concert

By Julianna O'ClairNovember 12, 2023

Doja Cat’s Ball Arena show was a dramatic, bloody performance of the occult.

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Lauryn Hill Brought Her Anniversary Tour to Ball Arena: Photos and Five Takeaways

By Julianna O'ClairNovember 3, 2023

Yes, she was late to the stage. But if you stayed, it was worth it.

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Crystal Castle Beads Debuts on South Broadway With Live Music, Vendors

By Julianna O'ClairNovember 3, 2023

Denver’s newest bead, crystal and jewelry mecca, Crystal Castle Beads, will offer live music regularly.

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Ahead of Red Rocks, Hayden James Discusses His Emotive House Music

By Julianna O'ClairOctober 26, 2023

Hayden James’s electronic music is about more than a perfect beat drop.

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Rocky Mountain Punk Nature Art & Oddities Is the Shop of the Season

By Julianna O'ClairOctober 17, 2023

Rocky Mountain Punk Nature Art & Oddities may be in a normal strip mall near the Jefferson County DMV, but its offerings are anything but ordinary.

LÁ˜LÁ˜’s Alt Z Anthems Hit the Fillmore

By Julianna O'ClairOctober 12, 2023

Canadian singer-songwriter LÁ˜LÁ˜ plays the Fillmore Auditorium this weekend with Boys Like Girls, State Champs and the Summer Set.

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International Early-Morning Sober Dance Party Daybreaker Returns to Denver

By Julianna O'ClairOctober 11, 2023

Thinx founder Radha Agrawal’s sober, early-morning dance party comes to Denver’s Invisible City this weekend.

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Whitney Bradshaw’s OUTCRY Shows Resistance Through Screams

By Julianna O'ClairOctober 3, 2023

On the exhibit’s final day, Whitney Bradshaw will host a “scream session” for people to let it all out.

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Rapper Dessa Explores a Literary Pop Wonderland

By Julianna O'ClairOctober 2, 2023

“I don’t buy into the idea that pop music can’t also feature smart lyrics.”

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MisterWives’ New Era Is in Full Effect

By Julianna O'ClairSeptember 27, 2023

MisterWives lead singer Mandy Lee discusses the band’s latest album, Nosebleeds, ahead of the Mission Ballroom concert this weekend.

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