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Kristen Fiore

Kristen Fiore is the Westword Culture editor. 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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Cars drive down a busy street

Why Not Close Santa Fe Drive to Traffic for Every First Friday Art Walk?

By Kristen FioreJune 4, 2025

It would be cool to attend First Friday without worrying about being hit by a car.

A woman plays cello

Former Lumineers Cellist Joins Forces With Augustana Arts for Rattlesnake Kate Orchestra Show

By Kristen FioreJune 3, 2025

“I really want it to feel like a fancy campfire, telling this folklore in an intimate way.”

A green and purple sky

Photos: Colorado Northern Lights Set Skies Aglow

By Kristen FioreJune 3, 2025

During the early hours of June 1 and 2, lights were photographed from across the state.

Northern Lights

Keep Out an Eye for a Light Show in the Sky Tonight

By Kristen FioreJune 2, 2025

A rare geometric storm could cause the sky to light up with bands of purple, magenta and green in Colorado.

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A Rhino in RiNo! It’s Up to You to Name the New, 22,000-Pound Sculpture

By Kristen FioreMay 29, 2025

“With this project, we’re transforming what was essentially a doughnut hole in the urban fabric.”

A dog with sharp teeth

Short Leash: Dog Bites Are on the Rise in Denver

By Kristen FioreMay 29, 2025

I was attacked by dogs two different times during my first four months in Denver.

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Growing Season: Local Artists Turn Trash to Treasure in Meow Wolf Trashion Show

By Kristen FioreMay 27, 2025

“I’m so incredibly impressed with how much work and effort the designers put into this.”

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Bigger and Better: What’s New at This Year’s Outside Festival

By Kristen FioreMay 27, 2025

At Civic Center Park May 31 and June 1, this fest will have 40 percent more space.

A mural on a building

Roots That Run Deep: Sakura Square Receives $10,000 for Two New Murals

By Kristen FioreMay 20, 2025

“Rooted in Tradition” will honor Pacific Mercantile founder George Inai.

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Funds and Games: Checking in With the Colorado Arts Organizations That Lost Their NEA Funding

By Kristen FioreMay 20, 2025

Colorado arts organizations comment on their lost NEA funding.

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Review: Beach House Sent Denver on a Cosmic Journey

By Kristen FioreMay 15, 2025

The concert was a vehicle for cosmic ascension, with Legrand and Scally as our guides.

A full moon in the sky

What Time to See the Flower Moon Tonight in Denver

By Kristen FioreMay 12, 2025

Here’s when to catch the full moon tonight in Denver, where to look in the sky and why it’s called a Flower Moon.

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The Best Fits We Saw at Denver Fashion Week’s Sustainable Show

By Kristen FioreMay 11, 2025

Sustainable fashion is where it’s at.

Commerce City's 88 Drive-In movie theater opening for the season on April 24, 2015.

Still Not a Warehouse: 88 Drive-In Theatre Reopens for a 49th Season

By Kristen FioreMay 10, 2025

The drive-in reopened the weekend of Friday, May 9, with showings of Minecraft and Sinners.

A small bedroom

Five Things to See at Titanic: An Immersive Voyage

By Kristen FioreMay 9, 2025

Visit the Grand Staircase and the flooding Marconi Wireless Room before watching the ship sink as many times as you want.

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It’s a Date: A Memorable Mother’s Day Sans Kids

By Kristen FioreMay 8, 2025

After taking your flock to the Colorado Chocolate Festival, steal some time for yourselves.

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Big-Name Comedians Ali Wong and Jonathan Van Ness Coming to Denver

By Kristen FioreMay 8, 2025

Big names in comedy are headed for the mic in Denver.

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Land Ho! Keep Your Feet Firmly Planted on Solid Ground at Titanic: An Immersive Voyage

By Kristen FioreMay 7, 2025

Ten-year-old me probably would’ve loved it. Adult me, who has died in dream-shipwrecks night after night, was unimpressed.

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First Friday Looks a Little Different After the Art District on Santa Fe’s Vendor Changes

By Kristen FioreMay 3, 2025

“This whole new system is a direct result of organizing and consensus from a majority of our members, all local small businesses.”

A mural of a woman

Big Deal: Art Activists Shepard Fairey and Gregg Deal Will Discuss What it Takes to Have a Powerful Voice

By Kristen FioreMay 1, 2025

“You first have to have your eyes open enough to diagnose the problem, speak out about it and then try to find the solution.”

Santa Fe Arts District in Denver

What’s Going On With First Friday in the Santa Fe Arts District?

By Kristen FioreApril 29, 2025

“The homogenous solution for an arts district is a death knell. It goes against the entire mindset.”

A woman stands with clay figurines

Art Speaks Louder Than Words In Desi Brown’s Art Students League of Denver Exhibit

By Kristen FioreApril 29, 2025

“People always say what they’re going to do. Showing is so much better.”

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