Peter and the Starcatcher lands in Denver

In 2012 Peter and the Starcatcher left the Tony awards ceremony with five trophies, including best performance by an actor, best sound design of a play, best costume design of a play, best scenic design of a play, and best lighting design of a play. Now the company is on…

RTD art: Robert Tully at the Littleton and Mineral station

No need to check your watch if you’re at the light-rail station at Littleton and Mineral: Robert Tully took full advantage of Colorado’s sunny days when he created his public-art piece, “The Silver Band of Present Time.” He recently took a few minutes to talk with us about art, public…

RTD art: John McEnroe at the Dry Creek station

Sculptor John McEnroe has created some of the most controversial pieces of public art in the area. But not only has he given Colorado plenty of talk about, he’s also taken inspiration for his work from Colorado. We recently caught up with McEnroe to talk about how his piece “Fools…

RTD art: Scott Parsons at the Lakewood and Wadsworth station

At this station, you’ll want to keep your eyes down — because Scott Parsons’s “Ha-no-oo Star Calender” lies beneath your feet. We looked up Parsons, so that we could talk with the artist about the vision behind this piece. See also: – RTD art: Scott Donahue at the Alameda station…

RTD art: Scott Donahue at the Alameda station

Next stop, Alameda. Scott Donahue says he designed “Hand Up” to express ideas about history and multi-cultural issues. He recently took a few minutes to talk about this sculpture that enlivens the Alameda light-rail station. See also: – RTD art: Brian Swanson’s chess pieces at the 16th and Stout streets…

Wheels Down

Living car-free takes a little extra effort, which is why LiveWell Colorado is providing some extra incentive today with its third annual Viva Streets party — this time in the Berkeley/Regis neighborhood. The organization, which celebrates healthy and green lifestyles, will close off Tennyson Street around 46th Avenue to cars,…

RTD art: Emanuel Martinez at the Tenth and Osage station

We chatted with Emanuel Martinez a few weeks ago about his murals that brighten the streets of Denver. This time around, we’re talking with him about his sculpture “Mestizaje,” which stands tall at the Tenth and Osage light-rail station. See also: – RTD art: Brian Swanson’s chess pieces at the…

RTD art: Douglas Kornfeld at the Civic Center bus station

At the heart of the RTD system, the Civic Center bus station, is a shiny mural that represents friendship, business deals, introductions and Douglas Kornfeld’s inspiration for the piece: reunions. Kornfeld’s “Welcome!” transforms as you get closer to the work, and he took a few minutes to talk about its…

RTD art: Gregory Gove at the Yale Station

We brake for art! Our next stop on the light-rail line brought us to Gregory Gove’s “Connected,” a mural at the Yale light-rail station. Gove found his inspiration for the piece while watching the ebb and flow of people in their daily lives. He imagined what they were thinking, and…

RTD art: Wopo Holup at the Orchard station

As a strong believer in public art and public transportation, Wopo Holup is proud to have a piece of her art decorate the Orchard light-rail station. And after hearing what Holup has to say about “Orchard Memory,” you’ll definitely want to make a stop to see this shiny bird. See…

RTD art: David Griggs at the Pepsi Center-Elitch Gardens station

Our next RTD art stop rail is the Pepsi Center-Elitch Gardens light-rail station, to see “Seven Sisters,” the creation of David Griggs. These colorful sculptures would brighten the day of any commuter. We grabbed a few minutes with Griggs to discuss his views on public transportation and his hopes for…

By the Light of the Moon

One of Denver’s coolest after-dark traditions returns tonight: the InnovAge Moonlight Classic, during which an anticipated 4,000 cyclists will mount up by the light of the moon and ride through Denver’s historic neighborhoods and business district. The mellow ten-mile ride — now in its 21st year — gives riders a…

RTD art: Ries Niemi at the Colorado Station

Not only does RTD get you where you need to go, almost every stop features an art installation. At the Colorado light-rail station, you’ll find a gigantic pair of Western boots created by Ries Niemi. In this first of a series on the art at light-rail stations, we asked Niemi…

Double Trouble

A 5K race is challenging enough, but for those who want to push their limits, today’s first-ever Double Road Race Denver will test endurance with a 10K that will be followed immediately by a 5K. “The Double Road Race is the only running event with a halftime,” says run creator…

Four on the Fourth

Before you stuff your face with hamburgers and hot dogs at the family barbecue, slip on your running shoes and head down to Washington Park for the sixth annual Liberty Run, which includes a four-mile run/walk and a Firecracker Kids Fun Run. In addition, there will be food, activities for…

Sundae Fun Day

The stars and stripes always seem a little brighter at a good old-fashioned parade, and that’s what you’ll get today at the sixth annual LoHi 4th of July Parade — but with a neighborhood twist. The event features a bike-decorating party and a hundred-foot-long ice cream sundae made with Little…