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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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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.

Northern Lights

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.”

A person skis

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.

A man holds a pair of cowboy boots with red spades on them

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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A customer sifts through Wax Trax's extensive collection of vinyl.

Shop Local: Ten Holiday Gift Ideas

By Kristen FioreDecember 11, 2025

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

Jersey reading "Yarros"

Rebecca Yarros, Nuggets Announce Fourth Wing Night

By Kristen FioreDecember 9, 2025

The author’s previous collab event with the Avalanche sold out immediately when tickets went on sale in August.

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Colorado Poets Laureate Gather for Release of Begin Where You Are

By Kristen FioreDecember 9, 2025

The book has already sold over 600 copies.

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Longtime Colorado Resort Ranked Among Most “Iconic” Hotels on Earth

By Kristen FioreDecember 5, 2025

It is listed among other famous hotels, such as the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam and Ritz Paris.

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Here’s the Best Time to See the Cold Supermoon in Denver Tonight

By Kristen FioreDecember 4, 2025

You won’t want to miss the “Moon Illusion” when the moon appears the largest and most colorful.

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Colorado’s First Poets Laureate Anthology Features Previously Unpublished Work by Andrea Gibson

By Kristen FioreDecember 3, 2025

Proceeds from the book will help sustain the state’s Poet Laureate program.

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Great Expectations: Denver Zoo Prepares for First Tamandua Birth in More Than a Decade

By Kristen FioreDecember 1, 2025

“We’ve taken a lot of videos and pictures. We threw confetti.”

Festival attendees in the GA area on Sunday.

Outside Festival Announces New Name and Location for Third Year in Denver

By Kristen FioreNovember 25, 2025

The fest, now dubbed Outside Days, is returning to Denver, but at a new venue.

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This Iconic Denver Event Was Just Named World’s Best Festival…Again

By Kristen FioreNovember 21, 2025

It’s the seventh time in total that the event has won the award.

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Culture Is Essential to a Thriving Denver, but Colorado Ranks Low in Arts Funding

By Kristen FioreNovember 19, 2025

Denver Arts & Venues dug into the data behind Denver Creates, the city’s new cultural plan.

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