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

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Khaleel Hayes

Khaleel Hayes is a writer and journalist who graduated from MSU Denver in 2018. His body of work includes profiles, film reviews, poetry, short plays and photography.

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Colorful Colorado Collaborations Spotlights BIPOC Musicians and Businesses

Colorful Colorado Collaborations Spotlights BIPOC Musicians and Businesses

By Khaleel HayesMarch 17, 2021

The show highlights the state’s BIPOC businesses and musicians.

Artist Rudi Monterroso Is Creating Hobbit Playhouses to Make Ends Meet

Artist Rudi Monterroso Is Creating Hobbit Playhouses to Make Ends Meet

By Khaleel HayesMarch 9, 2021

Artist Rudi Monterroso builds playhouses to stay afloat during the pandemic.

Filmmaker Jonathan Martin’s Journey From Boredom to Justice

Filmmaker Jonathan Martin’s Journey From Boredom to Justice

By Khaleel HayesFebruary 26, 2021

Black Sock Productions’ The Confrontation Project looks at police relationships with African Americans.

Researchers Blast Flatirons Library Consortium for Slashing Prospector

Researchers Blast Flatirons Library Consortium for Slashing Prospector

By Khaleel HayesFebruary 23, 2021

Colorado author J.V.L. Bell and other researchers are frustrated that Prospector was removed from Louisville Public Library.

Corilliam Ink: How Destiny Williams and Ben Cordova Inked a Partnership

Corilliam Ink: How Destiny Williams and Ben Cordova Inked a Partnership

By Khaleel HayesFebruary 22, 2021

The artists set out to build a tattoo parlor they could call their own.

Dream Is Grind Artist Agency Spotlights Denver Talent

Dream Is Grind Artist Agency Spotlights Denver Talent

By Khaleel HayesFebruary 16, 2021

Justin Johnson wanted to put Denver on the map.

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Photographer Narkita Gold Explores Identity in <i>Black in Denver</i>

Photographer Narkita Gold Explores Identity in Black in Denver

By Khaleel HayesFebruary 10, 2021

The photography exhibit explores the identity of people in Denver’s Black community.

Jonathan McMillan Gets Seat at Youth Violence Prevention Action Table

Jonathan McMillan Gets Seat at Youth Violence Prevention Action Table

By Khaleel HayesFebruary 1, 2021

Jonathan McMillan speaks from experience.

Enter the Green Room With Comedians Louis Johnson and Lamont Ferguson

Enter the Green Room With Comedians Louis Johnson and Lamont Ferguson

By Khaleel HayesFebruary 1, 2021

Louis Johnson and Lamont Ferguson launched A Good Green Room, documenting conversations between comedians.

Denver Choir League: A Drinking Group with a Singing Problem

Denver Choir League: A Drinking Group with a Singing Problem

By Khaleel HayesJanuary 12, 2021

The drinking choir has sung at Red Rocks, Mission Ballroom and beyond.

Science, Anime and Love: The Origin of the Atomic Pixies

Science, Anime and Love: The Origin of the Atomic Pixies

By Khaleel HayesDecember 28, 2020

The trio of anime-inspired artists came together over a mutual love of science and fantasy.

<i>The Nutcracker</i> Is Back, and Here’s How to See It

The Nutcracker Is Back, and Here’s How to See It

By Khaleel HayesDecember 18, 2020

There are plenty of Colorado Nutcracker performances to catch this holiday season.

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Video Art and Opera Collide at Opera on Tap’s Latest Virtual Concert

Video Art and Opera Collide at Opera on Tap’s Latest Virtual Concert

By Khaleel HayesDecember 11, 2020

See/Hear explores, culture, emotion and history through song.

Ten of Denver’s Best Choirs That We Can’t Wait to Hear Live Again

Ten of Denver’s Best Choirs That We Can’t Wait to Hear Live Again

By Khaleel HayesNovember 26, 2020

The Mile High City has plenty of options when it comes to choirs.

Kierstin Young’s Near-Misses With Death Shaped Her Creative Practice

Kierstin Young’s Near-Misses With Death Shaped Her Creative Practice

By Khaleel HayesOctober 29, 2020

After near brushes with death, the emerging oil painter finds solace in her work.

Poet, IT Wiz and Filk Singer Stace Johnson Is Gearing Up for MileHiCon

Poet, IT Wiz and Filk Singer Stace Johnson Is Gearing Up for MileHiCon

By Khaleel HayesOctober 22, 2020

Stace Johnsons sings sci-fi/fantasy parodies, writes poetry, and works an IT job to pay the bills.

Indigenous Film and Arts Festival Spotlights Native Stories Online

Indigenous Film and Arts Festival Spotlights Native Stories Online

By Khaleel HayesOctober 14, 2020

Denver’s festival of Native filmmakers and artists has migrated online.

Colorado Ballet Receives $500,000 COVID-19 Relief Grant

Colorado Ballet Receives $500,000 COVID-19 Relief Grant

By Khaleel HayesOctober 13, 2020

Amid furloughs, Colorado Ballet received a matching donation from an anonymous couple for the company’s relief and recovery fund.

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The Show Must Go On: COVID-19 Won’t Stop Phamaly’s Big Night Fundraiser

The Show Must Go On: COVID-19 Won’t Stop Phamaly’s Big Night Fundraiser

By Khaleel HayesOctober 13, 2020

To make up for lost revenue and adjust to COVID-19, the disability-affirmative theater troupe is hosting its annual fundraiser as a webathon.

Mad Dog Blues Experience Finds Positivity During the Pandemic

Mad Dog Blues Experience Finds Positivity During the Pandemic

By Khaleel HayesOctober 7, 2020

Despite the Mad Dog Blues Experience being unable to tour in 2020, the band earned a grant to record a new album.

Artist Tony Ortega Celebrates Day of the Dead During a Pandemic

Artist Tony Ortega Celebrates Day of the Dead During a Pandemic

By Khaleel HayesSeptember 30, 2020

Longmont Museum’s twentieth anniversary Day of the Day exhibit opens October 2.

Delicate Balance: COVID-19 Is Keeping Colorado Ballet on Its Toes

Delicate Balance: COVID-19 Is Keeping Colorado Ballet on Its Toes

By Khaleel HayesSeptember 23, 2020

Colorado Ballet is finding many ways to stay alive during COVID-19 pandemic
and its company-wide furlough.

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