The highly anticipated film festival has shared more details about programming, venues and key dates.

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"Past. Present. Future." marks Colorado's 150th anniversary with artwork highlighting the state's rich history of folk and traditional arts.

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There are plenty of free festivities coming up for Colorado Day on Aug. 1.

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To the casual observer, it’s a highly polished social machine. To me — a straight ally who moved across the country with an LGBTQ+ roommate — it's the ultimate blueprint for how a city finds its heartbeat.

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High Plains Comedy Festival founder and former Westword writer Adam Cayton-Holland reflects on the event and its ending.

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Summertime, and the Denver-author readin' is easy.

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The RISE Comedy Festival is back for another weekend of improv, stand-up, workshops, classes, parties and more.

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Use this guide to keep up with new art exhibitions opening around town and see ongoing shows worth a visit.

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"The aggregate horror of world communism makes Hitler's 13-year run as the führer of Germany look like child's play."

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The reintroduction comes after the death of two tapirs earlier this year.

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