Jo Babb
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Our end-of-year membership drive is well underway at Westword. Since the campaign kicked off in early November, we’ve already welcomed 112 new members who support our journalism.
Still, we’re just over halfway to our goal of $50,000. To help us get closer, we’re offered a special member perk: a pop-up concert with Autumnal, a folk quartet out of Fort Collins. To make the event even cooler, we teamed up with the rad team behind Denver brand Topo Designs to host the event.
Westword members gathered after the pop-up concert with Autumnal at Topo Designs on December 19, 2025.
Jordan Jerabek
Thank you to everyone who joined us on December 19 at the Topo Designs Base Camp store for this intimate performance. After the set, we chatted with Autumnal about creating music, friendship, the importance of the outdoors, Fort Collins, and what’s on the horizon (their sophomore album). Members who attended got a 20 percent discount on in-store purchases and complimentary beverages.
Denver, make your New Year’s Resolution Count!
We’re $13,000 away from reaching our $50,000 year-end fundraising goal. Your support could be what pushes us over the top. If our work has kept you informed and connected this year, please consider making a contribution today.
Westword Editorial Director Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek interviews Autumnal after the pop-up concert at Topo Designs.
Katrina Leibee
For this set, lifelong friends Annalee Knies (vocals, guitar) and Geneva Hein (vocals) blended harmonies and ethereal tones. Watch the duo perform “Humming Song,” the closing track off their debut album.
How to Get Future Event Invites
If you are already a Westword member (thank you!), watch your email inbox for future event invites. Not a member? Become one by giving any amount to support our newsroom.
We have another concert coming up at the Crypt with Insipidus and Broken Record on December 29. Let’s get wild.
All the contributions we receive during this drive will help us plan for 2026 and keep our newsroom sustainable. Thank you in advance for your support of our local, independent journalism. Here are just a few reasons why readers recently gave:
- “I just moved to Denver and love live music and creative arts (I also sing a little jazz).” -Thomas
- “I met a college student once whose dream it was to report for Westword! Since then, I’ve appreciated how Westword has cultivated a love for its community and raises up small businesses. Also, small and local journalism is of utmost importance right now.” -Vera
- “I support independent journalism, and Westword in particular has always been great for concerts, marijuana info, and other stuff. I love Westword. Always picked it up since I lived here and even before when I’d read it online.” -Shauna
- “Invaluable resource for concerts, restaurants, events, and everything Denver.” -Stephen
- “I love live music and appreciate the coverage and concert schedules you provide weekly.” -Brian
