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Kristen Fiore

Kristen Fiore has been the Westword arts & culture editor since February 2025. They escaped Florida in 2021 and have been loving the seasons and lifestyle in Denver ever since. Kristen previously worked as an editor at Colorado Community Media and at The Villages Daily Sun as an associate managing editor and senior entertainment reporter. Their work has won awards for social justice reporting, features writing and news writing from Top of the Rockies, Florida Press Club and Florida Society of News Editors. Kristen plays the keyboard/keytar/synthesizer, writes music and poetry, and dabbles in too many types of art to list.

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Photos: People, Birds and a Roaming T-Rex Fill the Capitol Building for SCFD Day

By Kristen FioreFebruary 24, 2026

This year, Governor Jared Polis officially proclaimed February 24 as SCFD Day in Colorado.

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No DEI in This Year’s NEH: Trump Is Funding Religious Projects Instead

By Kristen FioreFebruary 23, 2026

Last year, scores of NEA and NEH programs were defunded. This year, programs like a Colorado Christian University speaker series are receiving federal dollars.

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Denver Public Libraries’ Most Popular Books of 2025

By Kristen FioreFebruary 20, 2026

Based on checkout stats, here’s what DPL visitors were reading most.

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Fort Collins Is Getting an IKEA

By Kristen FioreFebruary 17, 2026

The new Fort Collins location will be smaller than the full-sized IKEA in Centennial, but it’ll have a lot of the same stuff.

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Fashion Exhibition at Denver Art Museum Showcases Never-Before-Seen Pieces

By Kristen FioreFebruary 17, 2026

“Conversation Pieces” creates a rich narrative about Colorado history – especially women’s history.

An illustration of a pink candy heart that reads "MATCH MY FREAK."

Weird Things to Do for Valentine’s Day

By Kristen FioreFebruary 13, 2026

You don’t have to be in love to read this list. Just a little weird.

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Get Your Clothes, Totes and Bandannas Printed With a Kewpie “Fuck ICE” Design at Pop-Up Event

By Kristen FioreFebruary 10, 2026

Artist Mara Wroblewski donates a third of proceeds from the prints to the Immigrant Freedom Fund.

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Is Colorado Full of Cheaters? State Tops Searches for Married Dating App

By Kristen FioreFebruary 6, 2026

It’s rough out here.

Malala Yousafzai to Headline 2026 Conference on World Affairs in Boulder

By Kristen FioreFebruary 2, 2026

Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate and has been an advocate for girls’ education and human rights since the age of eleven.

The ensemble of Shrek the Musical performs "Freak Flag" with Pride flags

“What Happened to Free Speech and Artistic Expression?”

By Kristen FioreJanuary 31, 2026

The cast of Shrek the Musicalwas asked to remove Pride flags from the Parker production.

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Colorado Saw Northern Lights Sunday. Can You See Them Again Tonight?

By Kristen FioreJanuary 20, 2026

Did you see the Northern Lights last night?

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The Next Step: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Opens New Healing Arts Center

By Kristen FioreJanuary 17, 2026

“Anything that’s in your mind, anything that’s in your body, gets cleared away for that moment of time when you dance.”

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This Colorado Spot Was Named One of the Best Small Adventure Towns in the World

By Kristen FioreJanuary 14, 2026

Coloradans never have to go far to find an adventure.

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Taking Stock of the 120th National Western Stock Show

By Patricia Calhoun and OthersJanuary 13, 2026

Your ultimate guide to changes, updates and can’t-miss attractions at the National Western Stock Show.

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Just for Kicks: Lucky Bastard Custom Boots Now Open in Denver

By Kristen FioreJanuary 6, 2026

Brian Tomajko offers wearable western art at Lucky Bastard Custom Boots.

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Seven Denver Creatives to Watch in 2026

By Kristen FioreJanuary 1, 2026

These creative movers and shakers are in the spotlight for 2026.

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Everywhere Honey Boo Boo’s Mom Went During Her Visit to Denver — and a Few Places We Think She Should Try

By Kristen FioreDecember 31, 2025

Mama June, this one’s for you.

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Denver Zoo’s Much Anticipated Baby Anteater Born Prematurely, Dies

By Kristen FioreDecember 30, 2025

“Our Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine teams immediately jumped into action and worked tirelessly over the weekend to try to stabilize the baby.”

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Artful Solutions: Trends in the Denver Arts Scene in 2025

By Kristen FioreDecember 26, 2025

This year, local culture continued to evolve in the face of federal funding cuts.

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Best Christmas Lights and Holiday Displays in Denver for 2025

By Kristen FioreDecember 24, 2025

Your guide to the most festive displays in the metro area this year.

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New Residency Offers Artists a Chance to Live in Luxury RiNo Penthouse

By Kristen FioreDecember 16, 2025

Now you can afford to live in RiNo and be an artist!

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Shop Local: Ten Holiday Gift Ideas

By Kristen FioreDecember 11, 2025

How about a candle that smells like Casa Bonita’s dive pool?

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