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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week

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Toni Tresca

Toni Tresca is a Colorado-based arts reporter originally from Mineola, Texas, who writes about the evolving world of theater and culture — with a focus on the financial realities of making art, emerging forms and leadership in the arts. He is the Editor of Bucket List Community Cafe, a regular contributor to multiple local outlets and co-host of the OnStage Colorado podcast (Feedspot’s #1 Colorado Art Podcast). He also has an MBA and an MA in Theatre and Performance Studies from CU Boulder.

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Iliza Shlesinger Is the First Woman Comedian to Headline Ball Arena

By Toni TrescaSeptember 22, 2023

“Usually, loving to party and being smart don’t go hand in hand, but in Denver’s case, they do.”

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Taylor Tomlinson Brings the Have It All Tour to Denver

By Toni TrescaSeptember 21, 2023

With a focus on the experiences of those nearing their thirties, Taylor Tomlinson’s most recent comedy hour tackles her career, love life and how she finds work-life balance.

Bowls With the Bard Brings Stoned Shakespeare Experience to the Coffee Joint

By Toni TrescaSeptember 19, 2023

Bowls With the Bard is redefining how we experience William Shakespeare’s timeless works through its stoned staging of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Coffee Joint.

High Plains Comedy Festival Celebrating Tenth Anniversary

By Toni TrescaSeptember 18, 2023

“The best indie comedy festival in the United States” takes over South Broadway from September 21-23.

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Curtain’s Up: How Theater Companies Are Rebuilding Their Audiences

By Toni TrescaSeptember 14, 2023

The curtain’s rising on a season full of inventive performances, including Beautiful, Dracula and a production on male genitalia.

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The Minutes Reveals the Dark Underbelly of Small-Town Politics at Curious Theatre

By Toni TrescaSeptember 8, 2023

“Anyone who has ever scratched their heads over how government works will relate to the hilarious antics of these city council members.”

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Beetlejuice Brings the Netherworld to the Buell

By Toni TrescaSeptember 5, 2023

Prepare to be whisked away on an adventure of whimsy, wonder and the oddly delightful as Beetlejuice casts its spell over Denver’s theater scene.

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Opens Arvada Center’s Season

By Toni TrescaAugust 30, 2023

The musical charts King’s journey from a shy Jewish girl living in Brooklyn to an international superstar.

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The Adults Was Produced by Littleton’s Own Allison Rose Carter

By Toni TrescaAugust 25, 2023

The producer discusses her passion for filmmaking, which she discovered at Columbine High School. She has since made dozens of movies, including Everything Everywhere All at Once.

See Rasputin in Drag With <i>Willy/Nicky</i> by the Agenda Theater, a New Queer Theater Group

See Rasputin in Drag With Willy/Nicky by the Agenda Theater, a New Queer Theater Group

By Toni TrescaAugust 22, 2023

This anti-imperialist drag play is devised by local queer talent and performed at Buntport Theater from August 25-September 3.

Alanis Morissette Musical <i>Jagged Little Pill </i> Comes to DCPA

Alanis Morissette Musical Jagged Little Pill Comes to DCPA

By Toni TrescaAugust 15, 2023

“It’s a story for everyone, and everyone can take something away from it.”

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Siblings Fulfill a Childhood Dream by Opening Sweet Sisters Bake Shop in Boulder

By Toni TrescaAugust 15, 2023

Earlier this year, Jordan and Sydney Klinkerman bought Kim and Jake’s Cakes and have quickly become known for gluten-free treats including elaborate custom cakes.

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Avenue Q Brings Musical Puppet Mayhem to Miners Alley Playhouse

By Toni TrescaAugust 14, 2023

This satirical parody of Sesame Street won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2004 – over Wicked! – for its clever depiction of adult-oriented topics, such as racism, pornography and coming out, using puppets.

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PopUp Theatre Disbanded Following Artistic Director’s Failure to Pay Artists

By Toni TrescaAugust 11, 2023

After false promises, injuries on set and fake board meetings, Christopher Huelshorst kept sending emails saying the money would come – four months later, the debt is still unpaid.

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Frankie Lee Talks Coming Out and Leaving the Mormon Church in Award-Winning One-Man Show

By Toni TrescaAugust 11, 2023

From finding a fellow church member on Grindr at age eighteen to finally leaving Mormonism, Frankie Lee looks at his religious background with a sense of humor.

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In World Premiere of Jeremiah, Colorado Playwright Confronts Toxic Masculinity and Gun Violence

By Toni TrescaAugust 10, 2023

The play investigates “what it is about guns that makes them so appealing to vulnerable young men.”

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Masas Boulder Is a New Spot Off Pearl Street Specializing in Traditional Oaxacan Fare

By Toni TrescaAugust 9, 2023

“This is not an Americanized Mexican restaurant. Masas Boulder provides a different experience.”

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Lumonics Immersed Takes Its Light Sculpture Experience to Boulder

By Toni TrescaAugust 8, 2023

On August 11 and 12, the Lumonics team will take over the Dairy Arts Center’s Carsen Theater to host three performances of its dazzling, immersive light show, Lumonics Immersed.

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Cherry Creek Theatre Calls for Community Support Amid Financial Woes

By Toni TrescaAugust 8, 2023

“Now more than ever, it’s really important to take your friends and family to support the arts.”

Michelle Wolf on Fame, Media Bias and That Correspondents’ Dinner Ahead of Comedy Works Shows

By Toni TrescaAugust 7, 2023

“There’s no right way to be a woman, so you shouldn’t get mad if people aren’t doing it the way you’re doing it.”

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African Leadership Group and Arvada Center Partner on Day of African Culture

By Toni TrescaAugust 3, 2023

Two non-profits collaborate “to break barriers and build bridges” through a community celebration of African Immigrant Month.

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Meow Wolf Celebrates Colorado Day With Neo-Burlesque Variety Show Bedtime Stories

By Toni TrescaJuly 31, 2023

There are many things to do in Denver on August 1, but Meow Wolf’s burlesque show with local performers and drag queens will be a great way to end the night.

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