Skip to content
advertisement
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads
Site Logo
Support Us
User Menu
  • Sign Up/Sign In
  • Contribute
  • Contact Us
Search
Close Search Close Search
  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime & Police
    • Denver Broncos
    • Denver Nuggets
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Politics & Government
    • Sports
    • Transportation
  • Cannabis
    • Psychedelics
    • Weedmaps-Sponsored
  • Opinion
    • Calhoun: Wake-up Call
    • Community Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 50 Bars
    • Top 100 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Denver Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • In the Mountains
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Calendar
    • Concert Previews
    • Concert Reviews
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
    • Red Rocks
    • Touring Artists
    • Venues
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
    • Events Coverage
    • Lists
  • Best of Denver
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Cannabis & More
    • Food & Drink
    • Music & Venues
    • Shopping & Services
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Membership
    • Our Staff
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored
    • Travel Westword

Take Note: The Best Concert Tours Coming to Denver in 2026 (So Far)

  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime & Police
    • Denver Broncos
    • Denver Nuggets
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Politics & Government
    • Sports
    • Transportation
  • Cannabis
    • Psychedelics
    • Weedmaps-Sponsored
  • Opinion
    • Calhoun: Wake-up Call
    • Community Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 50 Bars
    • Top 100 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Denver Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • In the Mountains
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Calendar
    • Concert Previews
    • Concert Reviews
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
    • Red Rocks
    • Touring Artists
    • Venues
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
    • Events Coverage
    • Lists
  • Best of Denver
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Cannabis & More
    • Food & Drink
    • Music & Venues
    • Shopping & Services
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Membership
    • Our Staff
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored
    • Travel Westword
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

Author

Showing 67 - 88 of 126

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.

Visit My Author Page
An orange sunset

Ten Best Summer Solstice Sunrise and Sunset Spots

By Kristen FioreJune 18, 2025

It’s summer! Go out and enjoy a sunrise or sunset.

A large grand piano

Classy Keys: Steinway & Sons Opens Piano Store in Cherry Creek

By Kristen FioreJune 13, 2025

These are like the Ferraris of pianos.

A large sculpture of a rhino

And the Rhino’s Name Is…

By Kristen FioreJune 12, 2025

The developers received over 1,000 suggestions.

Oranges, beer and lip balm

Crack Open a Cold One…and a Lip Balm

By Kristen FioreJune 11, 2025

Sipping beer in between slathers of lip balm sounds downright nasty, but maybe Colorado will be a loyal market for the product.

When to See the Strawberry Full Moon in Denver Tonight

When to See the Strawberry Full Moon in Denver Tonight

By Kristen FioreJune 10, 2025

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

An elephant wearing a flower crown

The Elephant at the Ren Fest: Colorado Denies Permit For Elephants at Event

By Kristen FioreJune 6, 2025

For years, the hulking beasts have joined in the festivities in Larkspur, but they didn’t seem to be having any fun.

advertisement
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.

A progress photo of a sculpture being installed

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.

advertisement
A model in a green dress

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.”

people at an outside festival

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.

A stage of people with their backs turned

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.

Beach House performing in Denver

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.

advertisement
Models stand next to each other in a dark room

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.

pink desserts

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.

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • Next
Site Logo

View This Week's Print Issue

Where To Find Westword In Print

Editorial

  • News
  • Food & Drink
  • Arts & Culture
  • Music
  • Things To Do
  • Newsletters

Marketing

  • Promotions & Free Stuff
  • Advertise with Us
  • Classifieds
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy

More

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Staff
  • Westword Careers
  • Flipbook Archive
  • Shop Cover Art
  • Membership

Voice Media Group

  • Dallas Observer
  • New Times Broward-Palm Beach
  • Miami New Times
  • Phoenix New Times
  • V Digital Services
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of use, our cookies policy, and our privacy policy. View our accessibility policy and AI policy. Westword may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. ©2025 Denver Westword, LLC. All rights reserved.
Do Not Sell or Share My Information